Description: We understand how important your child’s learning welfare is. At Precious Moments Academy, we work hard to give your child a brighter tomorrow by providing standardized learning programs that are tailored to your child’s age and abilities. We provide safe and positive learning environment as well as highly-trained teachers who can be your trusted partner for your child’s overall development. We will work with you as a parent to maximize your child’s learning advancement.
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| 2019-12-04 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) - Clean, good repair, proper size/Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 12/4/2019, during a complaint investigation staff person # 1 admitted that in early November 2019, child # 1, 5 years old, was placed in a high chair to do a puzzle for approximately 10 minutes during a time of classroom transition. The high chair used was not adaptive age appropriate equipment provided for the child by the parent or physician. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) High chairs will be adaptive and/or age appropriate size for the child using it. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is a broken handle on the play microwave in the toddler room leaving an exposed screw. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) At the time of the inspection, the operator removed the broken handle and screw. We will use a monthly maintenance form to inspect/repair play equipment as needed. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There is no health insurance information provided on the emergency contact form on file for Child # 3. 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.) The operator will get information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form. The operator will double check forms and complete them in their entirety. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5) - Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child # 1 showed the last influenza vaccine was on 12/13/17. The health report on file for Child # 2 showed the last influence vaccine was on 11/29/17. According to the ACIP, the influenza vaccine is required annually. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will get information regarding the influenza vaccine from the parents of children # 1 and 2. The operator will ensure children are vaccinated according to the ACIP recommendations. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 was hired as an assistant group supervisor; there is no proof of education or experience on file to qualify them as such. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The operator will have staff person # 1 bring proof of education. Education requirements will be double checked and put on file at start date. |
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| 2019-06-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are 2 water stained ceiling tiles in the preschool room. 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.) The operator will have the landlord replace the water damaged ceiling tiles. We will use a monthly maintenance form to ensure building surfaces are kept in good condition. |
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| 2019-01-10 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 1/10/2019, a complaint investigation was conducted and staff interviews confirmed that on 1/7/19, staff person # 2 observed staff person # 1 grabbing a child by their shoulder to lead them to another classroom to deescalate their behavior. During the process, staff person # 1 scratched child # 1 on the neck leaving a mark. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) I do not agree with this citation. Staff person # 1 did not grab child. Children and youth confirmed the incident was unfounded. Staff person # 1 was relieved of their duties. Staff will not use physical punishment. |
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| 2018-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are exposed bolts on the fence of the outdoor play space. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) The director will speak to the land lord to get bolt covers put on the fence. They will be kept on at all times. |
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| 2018-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: There are no written references on file for staff person # 1. 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.) The director will get references from staff person # 1. In the future, the director will use staff data sheets at hire to verify all required documents are in. |
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| 2018-06-20 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # 2 & 3 received fire safety training on 3/9/16 and 8/1/17; more than one year passed between fire safety trainings. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) Staff persons # 2 and 3 have current fire safety training. It will be done annually moving forward. |
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| 2017-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: NO FACILITY STAFF MEMBERS HAVE HAD FIRESAFETY TRAINING SINCE 3/9/16 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.) ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE FIRESAFETY TRAINING. IN THE FUTURE, ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE FIRESAFETY AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 1 YEAR |
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| 2017-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THERE IS BUTT PASTE DIAPER RASH OINTMENT IN A DIAPER BAG ON THE FLOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) DIAPER RASH OITMENT WAS MOVED TO AN AREA INACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN. IN THE FUTURE, ALL MEDICATION AND TOXIC MATERIALS WILL BE KWPT IN AN AREA INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. |
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| 2017-07-14 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: THE VENT NEXT TO THE BATHROOMS IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM IS COVERED WITH DUST & DIRT. 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.) VENT WILL BE CLEANED. IN THE FUTURE, WEEKLY CHECKS WILL BE DONE TO MAKE SURE ALL FACILITY SURFACES ARE CLEAN & IN GOOD REPAIR |
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| 2017-02-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY MOP, DIRTY WATER & CLEANING SOLUTION IS IN TODDLER BATHROOM & ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) MOP BUCKET WAS MOVED TO AN AREA INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN OUTSIDE FACILITY. IN THE FUTURE, ALL CLEANING MATERIALS & OTHER TOXIC MATERIALS WILL BE KEPT IN AREAS INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN |
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| 2017-02-01 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN PRESCHOOL BATHROOM IS 112 DEGREES FARENHEIT Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more
information.) HOT WATER IN PRESCHOOL BATHROOM WAS SHUT OFF. IN THE FUTURE, MONTHLY CHECKS WILL BE COMPLETED TO MAKE SURE THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE, IN AREAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN, DOES NOT EXCEED 110 DEGREES FARENHEIT |
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WARNING!!!! Do not take your children to this facility. She is so money hungry her daycare is over crowded and under staffed. She brought her aggressive dogs into the daycare and one of them mauled a 4 yo old girls face. She takes the children on field trips and doesn't give them anything to drink all day. The teachers in the preschool room have no patience. I have watched them use physical force on children. They also force your children to learn to speak Spanish and when they don't get it right they scream and yell at them. They use your diapers and wipes on other children. They put children in a room in the dark with no adult supervision when they are in trouble. They let the babies run around with no shoes and socks on. The don't sanitize the changing pad after every baby is changed. They provide meals which the portion is barely enough to feed them while her children are provided special accommodation infront of the other kids. She had staff working for her with no clearances. She had people driving her buses with no cdl. Her buses that are also in my opinion not safe. The doors are never locked so anyone can walk in at any time. The playground is not clear of debris. They leave dirty buckets of water with cleaners in reach of the children. Your child will come home with bleach on their clothes. Last but least. Heather the owner also has Stony Hollow Daycare in Bushkill PA where she is not allowed on the property pending a case against her to which her signed the daycares over to Stephanie, a worker. All of her violations can be viewed on https://www.compass.state.pa.us/Compass.web/ProviderSearch/Home#/BasicSearch