Palmerton Preschool & Childcare Center Llc
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-12 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 6/12/2026 observed that staff person #1 had an expired pediatric first aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training on file which expired 3/27/2026. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member has an appointment on 8/20/2026 for CPR/First Aid Course. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daycare informed the parent that the provider name and number were needed for end of day pick up. Client provided that information the same day. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Names, Addresses, and Phone numbers were added to the emergency contact form at the end of the day on 11-6-25 |
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| 2025-11-05 | 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed staff person #1's last health assessment on file expired as it is dated 10/31/2023. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person arranged an appointment to update their bi-annual physical. Update was completed on 11-18-25. |
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| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 11/5/2025 observed damaged plaster on the back wall of the preschool room. 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.) Center patched 4 holes where shelving had been removed. Holes were filled and the area was repainted. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the daily activities plan was not posted in the Preschool; area, Toddler area, infant area, and Preschool area in second building. Corrected on-site 11/26/2024. Observed the daily activities plan was not posted in the indoor play space. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daycare had individual activities and routines on file but had not updated and reposted since last inspection. Each group has been updated and posted |
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| 2024-11-26 | 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 the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. 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.) Daycare has scanned and uploaded files to external hard drive to ensure proper information is kept in the event paper files are lost. In addition it will be added to our emergency plan |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daycare will re-write its attachment 9 to include its plan of accommodations for infants and children with special medical conditions. |
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| 2024-11-26 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/26/2024 observed the carpet in the Preschool area had rips in it. 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.) Daycare installed Seam Strips where carpet was ripped. Met with flooring installer to discuss the total replacement of old carpeting. |
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| 2024-03-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #8 did not complete pediatric first-aid/CPR training prior to the previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the following trainings that were on file: Staff person #1 completed the trainings on 6/23/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #2 completed the trainings on 6/24/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #3 completed the trainings on 4/10/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #4 completed the trainings on 6/24/21 and 7/13/23. Staff #6 completed the trainings on 6/25/21 and 7/13/23. Staff person #8 completed the trainings on 6/23/21 and 7/13/23. Each of the pediatric first-aid/CPR trainings that were taken in June of 2021 expired on the last date of June, 2023. The training for Staff #3, completed in April 2021, expired on the last date of April, 2023. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center has developed a spreadsheet for individual employees to be placed both in their file and given to directly at the beginning of each year showing their individual requirements to maintain a file of compliance. This spreadsheet includes but is not limited to Annual Emergency Program, CPR, FIre Safety, and CPSL requirements. This spreadsheet includes current dates of each category and future dates when required become due. All staff will renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #8 are currently up-to-date with their pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. |
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| 2024-03-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3, who qualifies as an aide, was observed to be supervising three infants, by herself, in the Baby Room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center will utilize Employment verification form to ensure proper documentation and proper hours of experience are recorded. Staff person #3 was supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor on 3/8/24 and will continue to be supervised by at least an assistant group supervisor until staff #3 qualifies as an AGS. |
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| 2024-03-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system logs that were on file: 1/6/23 to 2/6/23, 6/1/23 to 7/3/23, 8/2/23 to 9/5/23, 10/2/23 to 11/3/23, 11/3/23 to 12/4/23, 12/4/23 to 1/4/24, and 2/2/24 to 3/4/24. 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.) Center will make sure to Document smoke detection tests within the 30 day period. The next fire detection system test will occur within 30 days of the last fire detection system test, which was on 3/4/2024. |
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| 2023-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #1 has an initial health assessment dated 10/10/23. Child #2 has an initial health assessment dated 10/23/23. Both exceeds the requirement of initial health assessment within 60 days of the 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.) Provider has updated their enrollment policy to include a list of items to be given to client in order to obtain the documents required for compliance. |
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| 2023-11-28 | 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: Facility does not have a policy in place to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. 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. Child Care providers must ensure that federal requirements at 45 CFR 98.41(a)(l)(vi). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Center has adopted a plan dealing with SBS/AHT. Each current employee was given a copy at a staff meeting and was briefed. Each employee also signed for receipt of the policy. |
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| 2023-11-28 | 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: Staff person #1 has an initial health assessment dated 11/14/23 which is 90 days after the first day working with children. Staff person #2 has an initial health assessment dated 1/4/22 which is 60 days after the first day working with children. Staff person #3 has a health assessment dated 6/23/21 and an updated health assessment dated 10/31/23 which exceeds the requirement of an updated health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #4 has an initial health assessment dated 11/3/22 which is 12 months after the first day of working with children. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has modified their current list of steps required for new hire staff to include a timeframe needed to get each step completed prior to the end of their grace period |
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| 2023-11-28 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has modified their list of steps needed for new hire employees to include timelines consistent or exceeding the grace periods allowed by DHS. Provider will make new hire staff aware of the consequences of failing to properly hand paperwork in prior to their expiration dates. These consequences include suspension until proper paperwork is completed or termination of employment |
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| 2023-11-28 | 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: Staff person #3 has a mandated reporter training dated 8/17/18 and then updated 10/12/23 which exceeds the requirement of updating mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff person #5 has an NSOR dated 10/12/23 which exceeds the requirement of clearances on file within 45 days of hire. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has updated their existing form made for current employees reminding them of their obligations they need to take care of in order to maintain compliance. This change will include in clear writing the ramifications they will face if not followed in a timely manner. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Per inspection on 11/29/22 staff #1 employed more than 90 days and do not have completed pre-service training: Health and Safety topics for Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff person #1 has not l completed professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1- will have until __12/14/22___ - 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-1-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a (AGS, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1-, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider arranged for CPR class to be held 12.2.2022 at which time three employees that needed the course each attended. |
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| 2022-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 start date as a provisional staff 10/17/22 completed an FBI clearance request on 11/23/22. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #2 cannot work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Employer suspended Staff person #1 and will rehire once her clearance is returned. Employee did submit the fingerprint request and is awaiting the final result. |
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| 2021-11-29 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 was hired on 7/12/2021. Their initial health assessment on file is dated 11/9/2021. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health assessment on file for staff person # 1 is current. |
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