Premier Early Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Toddler room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 6/4/17 and 6/9/22. File for Staff # 1 contained FBI clearances dated 6/5/17 and 6/10/22.

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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Between June 12, 2025, and June 24, 2025, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Upon completion of the investigation, it was confirmed that on June 10, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, it was observed that Staff Person #1 lifted Child #1 by the waist, roughly set the child down between her legs and pulled the child's hair. Staff Person #1 was immediately suspended from a childcare position and later terminated from her position at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: One of the school buses was due for its state safety inspection by 12/31/24 and as of 1/2/25 it had not been completed.

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.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last fire drill was conducted June 3, 2024.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, exposed bolts were observed on the preschool playground. A cracked toy box lid, presenting pinch points, was observed on the toddler playground.

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.

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the child files were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 did not include a letter of exemption or documentation that the flu vaccine had been administered in the past year. The date of the last flu vaccine was 12/17/21.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 6/8/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the diaper changing pad in the infant room was observed to be ripped in two places and therefore was unable to be properly sanitized after use.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Regulation: 3270.175(c)

Description: Manufacturer's instructions used

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the manufacturers' instructions for the four booster seats in the van were not able to be located.

Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff. Staff person #3 has not completed the approved health and safety training required within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff person #4 has not completed the approved pediatric first aid/cpr training required within 90 days of their date of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #3 and Staff Person #4 will have until 6/27/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #3 and Staff Person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff person #3 and Staff Person #4, then Staff person #3 and Staff Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/8/23-6/9/23. During the inspection, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 included the request for a PA state police clearance made 10/29/20, but did not include a current PA State Police clearance. A review of the file for Staff Person #2, found that the PA State Police Clearance, FBI Clearance, and PA Child Abuse Clearance had not been updated within 60 months. (PA State Police: 12/12/17, 3/3/23; FBI: 12/6/17, 3/9/23; Child Abuse: 12/27/17, 3/12/23).

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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a complete State Police Clearance is on file.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23. During the inspection, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the kindergarten classroom and in the boys 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.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 6/9/23 on site. During the inspection, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of the testing were 8/9/22, 9/13/22, 10/11/22, 11/15/22, 12/7/22, 1/11/22, 2/9/22, 3/7/22, 4/6/22, 5/8/22, and 6/2/22, showing four times when the testing of the fire detection system had not been conducted in a thirty day period.

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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the child's arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the health insurance policy number.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's health assessment and TB results are dated 6/10/22, they were not on file at time of initial service in a child care setting.

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.An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Regulation: 3270.192(3)

Description: Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's health assessment and TB results are dated 6/10/22, they were not on file at time of initial service in a child care setting.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.95(b)

Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility is not completing fire system checks every 30 days. System check was completed on 2/11/22 and another on 3/17/22 this is a span of 34 days. System check was completed on 4/14/22 and another on 5/27/22 this is a span of 43 days.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Noncompliance Area: The infant room does not have a written plan of daily activities posted in the group 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.

Noncompliance Area: Provider does not have a supervision policy to give to parents in writing at the time of enrollment.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room in the shelf to the right when entering the room, the inspector observed a crock pot plugged in with water. Inspector used the state issued thermometer to check temperature of water. Temperature of water was 165 F. The crock pot was in the same area where high chairs are located. Staff 1 admitted crock pot is used to heat up baby bottles.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Noncompliance Area: Children 1,2 and 5 have been enrolled for more than 6 months and do not have child service reports on file. Child 3 does not have an updated child service report on file. Last child service report on file for child 3 is dated 12/2/17.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact form for child 2 does not include the address 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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 8 - DOH - 12/6/17 did not have a health assessment or tb test conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting or at initial hire. Staff 8 has a health assessment and tb test on file dated 12/29/17. Staff 6 DOH - 6/12/18 does not have a health assessment or tb test conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting or at initial hire. Staff 6 has a health assessment on file dated 3/5/16 and a tb test dated 5/24/16. Staff 3 DOH - 3/2018 did not have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff 3 has a health assessment on file dated 5/22/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 8 - DOH - 12/6/17 did not receive a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff 8 tb screening on file is dated 12/29/17. Staff 6's DOH - 6/12/18 health assessment does not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff 6 has a tb screening on file dated 5/24/16. Staff 3's DOH - 3/2018 health assessment does not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff 3 has a tb screening on file dated 5/14/09. Staff 2's DOH - 4/1/18 health assessment does not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Staff 2 has a tb screening on file dated 4/15/16.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 7's health assessment does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Noncompliance Area: Children 2 and 4 do not have updated fee agreements on file. Children 2 and 4 are preschoolers and have fee agreements on file from when they were infants. Fee agreements on file state infant care. Child 5 does not have an updated emergency contact form on file. Last update for child 5's emergency contact information is dated 12/13/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 5 does not have 2 non-family written references on file. Staff 5 only has 1 non-family written 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

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 has 2 hire dates on file - 5/15/17 and 4/1/18. Staff 2 did not have emergency plan training at initial hire when she was rehired 4/1/18. Staff 2 has documented emergency plan training on file dated 5/11/17 and 6/26/18. Staff 3 has 2 hire dates on file - 12/1/01 and 3/2018. Staff 2 did not receive emergency plan training at initial hire when rehired 3/2018. Staff 3 has emergency plan training on file dated 5/11/17 and 6/26/18.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Operator admitted to not sending a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the county emergency management agency.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 - DOH - 4/1/18, staff 3 - DOH - 3/2018 and staff 6 - DOH - 6/12/18 are all rehires and they do not have disclosures on file that were signed reflecting the date the staff was rehired.

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.

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 - DOH - 3/22/15, staff 2 - DOH's 5/15/17 and 4/1/18 and staff 3 - DOH - 3/2018 do not have proof of experience on file to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Noncompliance Area: Inspector observed toxic's (aveeno - hydro sport spf 30 and off) inside a bag on the floor in the older school age room. Both toxics are labeled "keep out of reach of children" and are 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.

Noncompliance Area: When inspector attempted to open the door in the kindergarten room, the door gets stuck and is difficult to open.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Noncompliance Area: THE NAP MATS IN THE TODDLER ROOM WERE TORN ON THE CORNERS.

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

Noncompliance Area: THE FEE AGREEMENT FORM ON FILE FOR CHILD # 1 WAS UPDATED ON 6/22/16 AND THEN AGAIN ON 6/20/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE KINDERGARDEN ROOM DID NOT HAVE SCISSORS.

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.