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About the Provider
Welcome to Love ABC Learning Center Inc., your first, best destination for a child care center in Whitehall, PA and the surrounding area. At Love ABC Learning Center Inc, We provides a safe, fun, educational space for your children to spend the day. We believe caring and learning go hand in hand.
We offer quality childcare and learning programs for children from 6 weeks old till age 13 years. To help children develop physical, social, emotional, and cognitive personal aspects. We are here to help your child grow and develop, by providing a warm and loving experience.
Love ABC Learning Center Inc. has all the tools, resources, and expertise to handle all of your child care and after school care in one convenient place for one affordable price. Love ABC Learning Center Inc. is committed to helping children of all ages socialize and develop personal disciplines that will help them in all their future activities. Contact Love ABC Learning Center Inc. today and we'll give you a comprehensive description of all the services and products we offer for daycare that encourage and empower your child to succeed.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 7/27/2026, it was found that child #1 is afraid of bees. It was found through various interviews, that staff #2 would show child #1 paper bees in order to get child #1 to comply with directions and calm down. Staff #1 also admitted to putting the paper bees in his/her pocket in order to get child #1 to go into the bathroom. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. TIERED LIS: 1) Facility persons must not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. Staff will use positive interventions to redirect negative behaviors. This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2) All staff, including the legal entity and director, will take the training Autism Spectrum Disorder and the ECE Professional on Better Kid Care. The operator will provide a date for when this training will be completed by all staff. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1) 7/27/2026 Staff will not single children out. We are looking at visual schedules to have a better communication with the children. 2) 7/31/2026 Staff will complete Better Kid Care training. |
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| 2026-07-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that staff #1 had only one letter of reference 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.) Going forward, all staff files will be reviewed using a checklist to ensure all required documents are complete and in compliance. |
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| 2026-07-27 | 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: During an inspection on 7/27/2026, it was found that the fire alarm testing log did not have the most recent fire alarm test documented. The last documented fire alarm test was on 6/11/2026. 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.) Going forward, the Director will ensure all fire alarm tests are documented immediately after completion. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) - Arrival/departure times/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Arrival/departure times/Admission date Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Fee agreement on file for Child #3 did not contain a date of admission. Additionally, fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not contain arrival or departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. 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.) Missing information was added to children's fee agreements. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) - Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Child's doctor's address. Child #2: Work addresses for both parents. Child's doctors' address and phone number. Child #4: Work addresses for both parents. Work telephone number for father. Child's doctors' address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.) Information was obtained from the parents and updated on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2026-06-09 | 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: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #5 were both missing addresses of release person(s). 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.) Information was obtained from parents and updated on children's emergency contact forms. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, a sample of children's files was reviewed. Most recent health assessment on file for Child #2 is dated 6/11/2025, which exceeds the requirement for an updated health assessment at least every 6 months for a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new health assessment will be obtained from the parent of Child #2. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) - Name on bottle/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) Description: Name on bottle/Locked Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 06/09/2026. At the time of the inspection, diaper cream was observed in the Toddler Room. The diaper cream containers were not labeled with the names of the children for whom they were intended. The containers were stored in an unlocked cabinet within the changing table and were accessible to children. Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. 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.) Medications were labeled with children's names and immediately moved to an area inaccessible to children. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was no record on file for Staff Person #4. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #4 will make a copy of their record to keep at the facility. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 04/01/2025 and 05/04/2026. Review of the documentation indicated that more than 12 months elapsed between emergency plan trainings. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency plan trainings on file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 are current. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit in the Preschool room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were added to the first-aid kit in the Preschool Room. |
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| 2026-06-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 6/9/2026. At that time, stained ceiling tiles were observed 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.) Ceiling tiles will be replaced in the Preschool Room. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Renewal | 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 person # did not renew their Pediatric First Aid/CPR before their previous Pediatric First Aid/CPR expired. Their Pediatric First Aid/CPR expired on 5-31-23. 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 person #1 will complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR. |
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| 2025-06-06 | 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: Staff person #2 did not update their NSOR clearance within 60 months. The original NSOR clearance was dated 1/14/20; it was updated on 3/10/25, Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in childcare. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 updated their NSOR clearance on 3/10/25. |
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| 2025-06-06 | Renewal | 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: Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. According to the 30-day testing log, smoke detectors were tested on 1-3-25, 2-3-25, 3-4-25, 4-2-25, 5-1-25, 6-2-25. There were 31 days between 1-3-25 and 2-3-25. There are 32 days between 5-1-25 and 6-2-25. 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.) Smoke detectors were tested during the renewal inspection on 6-6-25. The Operator will set an alarm in their phone to make sure that the smoke detectors are tested at least every 30 days. |
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| 2024-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: The bottles in the Infant/Young Toddler room are not labeled. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All of the bottles in the Infant/Young Toddler room will be labeled. |
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| 2023-06-08 | 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: Staff Person #1 did not complete the 2022 one-hour health and safety training by December 30, 2022. It was completed May 26, 2023. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will make sure all training will be completed on time by staff. |
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| 2023-06-08 | 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 #2 worked more than 45 days in a childcare position at the facility without her National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) and Child Abuse History clearances. NSOR is dated 5/25/23 and PA Child Abuse History is dated 8/2/22. SEE CODE SHEET FOR DATE OF HIRE. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No staff will be hired with missing clearances. |
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| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: The closet in the second bathroom was unlocked and cleaning products were on the floor, 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.) Locked closet immediately at time of inspection. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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.) Parent sign emergency medical care consent. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. Correction Required: 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.) Parent signed administration of minor first aid procedures consent. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Staff Person # 1 did not have proof of education on file. 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.) Staff Person received proof of education and was placed in file of staff 1. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 did not receive annual training regarding the emergency plan. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Annual training was given to staff on 6/10/22. |
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| 2022-06-06 | 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: Staff Person #2 lived outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years prior to employment at the facility and does not have out of state clearances or proof that they were applied for prior to beginning in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) Staff was placed on suspension till all clearances are received. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection ,there were 11 children in the preschool room which has a capacity of 9. 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.) We place the capacity in every door. To maintain room capacity. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The first room on the right did not have a first aid kit in the room, it was located outside the room in the hallway. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) new first aid kit was purchased and place in each room. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There were dead bugs in the light fixture in the bathroom. 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.) Lights were cleaned. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: There was not a sign posted at the sink in the preschool room to remind staff and children to wash their hands. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Sign was posted by the sink right away to cover the safety requirements. |
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| 2022-06-06 | Renewal | 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: Per review of the facility's fire drill and detection log, there were more than 30 days between tests of the fire detection system February 7, 2022 to march 28, 2022. 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.) Fire drill will be scheduled to be done before the month is over. |
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