Petite Playhouse
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday 6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
- Sunday 6:30 AM - 11:59 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-08-22 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 08/22/2025, it was verified that a child fell without at the park without both caregivers witnessing how and when the fall occurred. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for facility staff numbers one and two 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff meeting was held to discuss the importance of supervision and recognizing the children that need more supervision especially in public settings such as playground areas. We put a plan in place for outside walks and park visits. Staff also was notified about required additional supervision training. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the emergency contact form and fee agreement reviewed for child #1 was not reviewed/updated within 6 months. (Child #1 dated 1/8/25) 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both parents were given new forms to update. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 there was no documentation confirming that emergency drills were conducted annually. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider submitted documentation of annual emergency drill. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the file reviewed for facility person #1, facility person #2, facility person #3, and facility person #4 did contain updated 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider submitted updated fire safety training certificates for all employees. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/6/25 the file reviewed for facility person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a PA state police clearance (dated 10/25/19), child abuse clearance (dated 11/4/19), DHS FBI clearance (dated 10/28/19) and mandated reported certificate (dated 6/5/20). All clearances were more than 60 months old. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The only acceptable plan of correction is for facility person #1 to be removed from a childcare position at the facility. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.34(a)(3) - Responsible designee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(3) Description: Responsible designee Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the responsible person designated for compliance with this chaper in the director's absence did not have access to the files. Correction Required: A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director has shown Sherry Prince where all staff files are designated , as well as how to review staff files for review . |
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| 2025-03-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection cert rep observed during the morning all the children are together in side the Toddler House classroom having breakfast before going into their classrooms. Cert rep observed 9 children in the Toddler House classroom with 2 staff ranging from infant to preschool age. During the time spent at the facility the cert rep continued to observe the Toddler House classroom had 1 staff person with 7-9 children ranging from older toddler to preschool. The Toddler school classroom had as many as 16 children with 2 staff at a time during the cert reps' observations. 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). IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have all staff complete a ratio/supervision training on Better Kid Care. Provider is actively interviewing for more staff. Director will come in earlier to be in the classroom during the morning. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced visit cert rep observed the Toddler House classroom had 16 children present at one time. The capacity for the classroom is 11 children. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff will now report to their designated classrooms and no longer blend their children in the morning. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the rest equipment in the Toddler House and the Petite Preschool classrooms were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides while napping. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will rearrange the rest equipment to make it 2 feet of space on three sides while in use. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(7) - Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7) Description: Medication log Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a medication log on file with medication. Correction Required: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain a medication log for child #1 and 2 medication. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed the glass doors on the three classrooms did not have a visual strip or identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put a visual strip on the classroom glass door. |
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| 2025-03-03 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) - Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(a) Description: Every 60 days/Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. The fire system was not tested every 30 days. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will conduct a fire drill and test the fire system. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #5 did not include the person whom the child may be released to on file. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain for child #5 fee agreement the person whom the child may be released to. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #2 and 5 fee agreement did not include the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain the date of admission for the fee agreement for child #2 and 5. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 emergency contact did not include the physician's address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain the physicians address for the emergency contact for child #4. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1-5 emergency contact did not include the work address and phone number of the parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #1-5. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 emergency contact did not include information on the child's disability on file. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain information on the child's disability for the emergency contact for child #1. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 child #1-3 emergency contact did not include the health insurance coverage on file. 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.) Operator will obtain the health insurance coverage information for the emergency contact for child #1-3. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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 child #2, 3 and 5 emergency contact did not include the release persons address. 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.) Operator will obtain the release persons address for the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 5. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(3) - Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(3) Description: Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #4 did not have a current health assessment on file. Correction Required: The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain a health assessment for child #4. |
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| 2024-07-11 | 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: During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file. 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.) Operator will obtain a health assessment for staff #3. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(a) - Each child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(a) Description: Each child Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #1 and 4 did not have a fee agreement on file. Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain a fee agreement for child #1 and 4. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child #3-5 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for child #3-5. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.182(4)/3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(4)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection child#3-5 emergency contact did not contain signed parent consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and minor first-aid procedures on file. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain signed parent consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs and minor first-aid procedures for the emergency contact for child #3-5. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1-3 did not have verification of childcare experience on file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain verification of childcare experience for staff #1-3. |
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| 2024-07-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have two written nonfamily references on file. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Operator will obtain two written nonfamily references for staff #3. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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