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Olney Academy Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5317 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
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Capacity
117 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 324-0100
5317 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245204
License Issued
Oct 12, 2025
Expired
Oct 12, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Vision Statement-To be the recognized leader in providing the best care for preschoolers and kindergarten children. We serve Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, as well as Before/After School & Summer Camp for grades 1st through 6th.

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
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed rest equipment in the infant area failed to be labeled with the children's name who uses them.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rest equipment was labeled with the children's name.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: In review of children's files, child 1's file failed to include a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent stating child exemption from immunization due to personal or religious beliefs. File contained a form provided by the facility which was signed by the parent.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A written, signed and dated letter of exemption statement will be provided by the parent of child.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and children will wash their hands after each diaper change.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Needs Verification

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 members 1 and 2 failed to have annual fire safety training. Staff person 1 completed fire safety training on 01/29/25 and staff person 2 completed fire safety training on 03/14/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 1 and 2 will complete fire safety training.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Needs Verification

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 members 3 and 4 failed to verify 2 years (2500 hrs.) caring for children. Staff person 3 verified 609.90 hrs. and staff person 4 verified 866 hrs.

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 3 and 4 will be moved to an aide position at the facility.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed an outlet in the OT area failed to have a 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 cover was placed in outlet.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a portable sink in the infant area water temperature exceeded 110 degrees. Water temperature reached 130 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Water temperature will be adjusted to not exceed 110 degrees.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed the first aid kit in SA1failed to have gloves.

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.)
Gloves were added to the first-aid kit.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed a damaged floor tile in the preschool area, causing a possible 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Floor tile will be repaired.
2026-08-24 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/24/26, cert rep observed in SA1, chipped paint on the half wall.

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.)
Chipped paint will be repaired.
2026-03-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-09-05 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: In review of staff files, staff person 1, a new hire, file contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months of employment start date.

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.)
As of 09/22/25, staff 1 is no longer employed at facility.
2025-09-05 Unannounced Monitoring 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 2 file failed to contain two written, nonfamily references. File 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.)
Staff person 2 will provide a second letter of reference.
2025-08-06 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 1, whom is of young toddler age, failed to have an updated health report completed within 6 months. Health report contained in file was completed on 12/12/24.

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.)
An updated health report will be provided for child 1.
2025-08-06 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 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of rotavirus 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 2 will not return to facility until the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
2025-08-06 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 had not been trained on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Wednesday, 08/06/25.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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 1 will receive emergency plan training.
2025-06-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During a compliant inspection on Tuesday, 06/03/25, cert rep determined through compliant investigation via staff interviews, that a child was left unattended in the facility's outdoor play space on 05/27/25.

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 2. Children must be supervised at all times. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. 7/3/25 The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 2. 8/2/25 Children must be supervised at all times. 3. 09/01/25 The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
2025-06-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-06-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: The operator failed to notify OCDEL's regional office, within 24 hours, that a child receiving care in the facility was lost from the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing from the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
If a child receiving care in the facility is lost or missing, a report will be made to ODEL within 24 hours.
2025-06-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS, who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 1, staff person 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-06-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At compliant inspection on Tuesday, 06/03/25, cert rep determined by way of staff interviews that a group of preschool age children was out of ratio on 06/02/25. At the time of the inspection on 06/03/25, facility was in staff:child ratio.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will maintain staff:child ratios at all times.
2025-06-03 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During a compliant inspection on Wednesday, 02/19/25, cert rep was informed that a staff was observed to be speaking aggressively to children in her group.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff received a corrective action written warning, a one-day suspension, supervision training and 30 days of coaching.
2024-08-26 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed rest equipment used in the Busy Bees' room failed to be labeled with child's name.

Correction Required: 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.)
A cot chart was created to determine each child's assigned rest equipment.
2024-08-26 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 persons 3 and 5 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff person 3 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 3 and 5.
2024-08-26 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 4 file failed to include PA state police clearance.

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 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 facility until required CPSL clearance is provided.
2024-08-26 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 person 5 file failed to include verification of education and 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility. Staff persons 1, 2 and 3 file failed to include years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.

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 person 5 will provide verification of education and child care experience and staff persons 1, 2 and 3 will provide verification of child care experience.
2024-08-26 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 Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed an aide working unsupervised.

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.)
A staff who qualifies as an aide will not work unsupervised and will be supervised at all times by, at minimum, a staff person who is an AGS.
2024-08-26 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed the boy's bathroom's hot water temperature exceeded 110° F. Hot water temperature read at 120° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water temperature was adjusted.
2024-08-26 Renewal 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed a whole in the wall in the SA1 area. Cert rep also observed a sink in the girl's bathroom had a loose faucet.

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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repairs will be made to wall and sink.
2024-08-26 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 Monday, 08/26/24, cert rep observed chip paint throughout the facility.

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 repairs will be made.
2023-09-15 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23, upon arrival at the facility, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 10 children (8 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers).

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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff received on site supervision training on 09/16/23 from 12pm-2pm and online training through Better Kid Care. Children will be supervised at all times.
2023-09-15 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 2 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training in file was last completed on 10/12/17.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person 2, staff 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 has completed updated mandated reporter training.
2023-09-15 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 person 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Staff person 1 health assessment was last completed on 01/02/21. Staff person 3 file failed to contain 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 and 3 provided health assessments.
2023-09-15 Renewal 3270.176(f) - Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.176(f)

Description: Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23, it was determined that facility uses a 11-15 passenger van to transport children.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will no longer use passenger van to transport children. Staff will walk to drop off and pick up school age children and facility will use a vehicle in accordance with PA requirements.
2023-09-15 Renewal 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff persons had not received annual training on the facility's emergency plan at the time of the renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23. Staff last received training on 05/3/22.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. 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 will receive annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
2023-09-15 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 4 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 person 4 has completed fire safety training.
2023-09-15 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 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Mandated reporter training included in file was last completed on 10/12/17.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person 2 has completed mandated reporter training.
2023-09-15 Renewal 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) - Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 09/15/23, upon arrival at the facility, cert rep observed a staff member leave her assigned group out of ratio, leaving a 2nd staff alone with 10 children (8 younger toddlers and 2 older toddlers).

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff received on site supervision training on 09/16/23 from 12pm-2pm and online training through Better Kid Care. Facility will maintain staff:child ratio at all times.
2023-09-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed in the facility's outdoor play space some of the wood fencing panels was damage and the outdoor play equipment and tables was unclean.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Repairs will be made to fencing and equipment will be cleaned.
2023-09-15 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 Friday, 08/25/23, cert rep observed peeled paint above the sinks in the girl's bathroom.

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.)
Peeled paint will be repaired.
2022-09-30 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-04-12 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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