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Read Ready Daycare Early Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
5015 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Quick Facts

Age range (listing information)
6months-12years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Rate Range
$150.00-$225.00
Type of Care
Before School, After School, Drop-in / Hourly
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

Contact Information

📞 (215) 848-3439
5015 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00228904
License Issued
Sep 6, 2024
Expired
Mar 6, 2025
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
Accreditation
keystone stars
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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Read Ready Early Learning Academy offers a wonderful learning environment. Providing a secure, nurturing, location conducive to early childhood learning and development. Read Ready is dedicated to developing and fostering a head start in your child’s early learning experience, and development. Our daily programs offer age appropriate early education activities benefiting early cognitive development. Children will experiencing language, art, music, reading, math, computers, science, and more; designed to make their learning experience fun, uniquely memorable and effortless. We will inspire clapping, singing, laughter, play, and discovery, while developing a love of learning that will be the foundation for future learning.

Additional Information:

mon-fri 6am-12midnigh, sun & sun 9am-5pm

open most holidays, school closings & snow days

homework assistance included with before & afterschool care

professional tuitoring by degreed staff available $15hr

meals prepare on the premises

2 large outdoors play area

security cameras

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/26 the file records for child # 1,2 and 3 did not include a 6-month child service report/observation providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The teachers completed child service reports
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/2026 the file records for child # 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director reached out to the mother for the policy number of the child
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1-- does not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1-- 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 #1--, staff person #1-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/26 the file record for staff #2 did not include a current written evaluation.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director completed and updated a staff evaluation for staff #2
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/2026 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director immediately assisted staff person #1 with verification of childcare experience form.
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/26 evidence of infestation (a roach) was observed in the kitchen.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The owner operator has receipt of pervious exterminator services
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/26 the first-aid kit in the Second Floor classroom was missing gloves.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added gloves to the first aid kit in the Second floor classroom during the inspection
2026-07-02 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/2/26 the second floor classroom was observed having a crack in the wall area above the window and below the ceiling

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director reached out to the Maintenance manager to repair the wall
2026-05-28 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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 inspection on 5/28/26 staff person #1 was observed providing for direct child care services and their file included a health assessment that was not dated.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file records for staff person #1 to include a health assessment that was dated.
2026-05-28 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 5/28/26 the last fire drill observed on file was 3/4/26.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will conduct a fire drill and ensure that all fire drills occur at least every 60 days and are documented on the fire drill.
2026-04-20 NS- Unannounced Monitoring NS- Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-03-31 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.68(a) - No smoking areas Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.68(a)

Description: No smoking areas

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/31/26 staff person #1 was observed vaping in the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Cigarettes, pipes or cigars may not be smoked in a child care space, a play space or a food preparation area when children are in care or when food is being prepared.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will assure that no staff person will be allowed to smoke in any of the childcare spaces, outdoor play space, outside of the building and or in the vicinity of the building, including vaping or any other form of smoking. This will be maintained at all times.
2026-02-26 NS- Unannounced Monitoring NS- Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-01-15 NS- Unannounced Monitoring NS- Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-12-22 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 12/22/25 in the second floor bathroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 127.6° F, in areas accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will hire a contractor to help regulate the water temperature to be always under 110. Once under control the operator will periodically check water temperature accessible to children to assure the temperature is under 110.
2025-11-14 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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 inspection on 11/14/2025 the file record for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to initial service, the health assessment date observed was 9/9/24 (date of hire: see code sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will ensure that all new staff hired, have a completed health assessment, including TB results, prior to working with children and handling food. Staff person #1 has provided a current health assessment.
2025-11-14 NS- Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/14/25 an electrical outlet in the first floor classroom was observed not having protective receptacle covers inside of them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider covered the outlet cover during the inspection.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 9/29/25 staff person# 2 was observed leaving three children unsupervised alone in the first floor bathroom at 9:13 am.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member immediately walked over to assist the children in the bathroom
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 9/29/2025 a can of fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. .

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider removed the can from the refrigerator and discarded it.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 9/29/25 the file record for child #1 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent for child #1 emailed over a written statement for the child scheduled feeding.
2025-09-29 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection 9/29/25 the file records for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #1 completed the 12 hour annual training.
2025-08-04 Renewal 20.71(a)(7) - Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(a)(7)

Description: Fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/2025 the file record for staff person #2 included a staff health assessment (dated: 8/5/2025). Via phone call on 8/28/25 the date of the health assessment for staff person#2 dated 8/5/2025 could not be confirmed by the CRNP's office.

Correction Required: The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff went to get a new health assessment
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 11 children were observed alone unsupervised by facility staff in the first floor classroom at approximately 9:32 am. At 9:34 am child #6 was observed going from the first floor to the second floor unsupervised. At 10:06 at child #6 was observed alone unsupervised by facility staff in the second floor back room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director and Staff members came to assist and help maintain the supervision of the children.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file records for child #1 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider updated the file record for child #1 to include a financial agreement form signed by an operator and parent during the inspection.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file record for child #5 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The file was corrected the same day
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file records for child # 2, and 5 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
File was corrected on 8/4/2025
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file record for child # 5 did not include an agreement that specified 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents came in and added designated persons who child can be released
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file record for child #5 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Address was added
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file records for child # 4, and 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was called and the form was properly completed
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added an emergency transportation plan to the second floor classroom during the inspection.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

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 inspection on 8/4/2025 the file record for staff person #2 included a staff health assessment (dated: 8/5/2025). Via phone call on 8/28/25 the date of the health assessment for staff person#2 dated 8/5/2025 could not be confirmed by the CRNP's office.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director had staff person get a new health assessment.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/2025 a container of diced peaches was observed without a lid or cover.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was told to cover their item in the refrigerator
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file record for #child #4 did not include a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Feeding schedule was provided by parent
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/2025 two sippy cups in the second floor refrigerator were observed not labeled.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cups were labeled
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.166(5) - Six-months-old held Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(5)

Description: Six-months-old held

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 child #5 was observed drinking a bottle in the bouncy seat.

Correction Required: An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child was removed from the swing
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the legal entity's insurance did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the facility's address was not included on the policy)

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insurance agency was called to removed the mailing address of the insured space to the correct address
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file records for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents signed the form the same day.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/2025 the fire drill log was observed and there was no record that an emergency drill was conducted.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drill was conducted
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the file record for staff person #2 did not include annual emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Record of emergency plan training was taking out the file
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 8/4/25 the file records for staff person # 1 and 2 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff took all required trainings
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 staff person #2 was observed at approximately 9:33 am with 11 children, the youngest child was an infant.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members came and we was then in ratio.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the first-aid kit in the First Floor classroom was missing tape.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added tape to the first aid kit in the First Floor classroom during the inspection.
2025-08-04 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/4/25 the last fire drill observed on file was 2/4/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The entire staff had an fire drill
2025-06-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/9/2025 child #1(infant) was observed sleeping in an apparatus (baby swing).

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Infant was taken out of the chair and placed in crib.
2025-06-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/9/25 staff persons#1 and 2 had 11 children on the second floor, the youngest child was 1 years old.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 3 went back to their class after assisting the inspector, to remain in ratio. 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).
2025-06-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(h)

Description: Exceeding Capacity

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/9/25 16 children were observed in the main room on the first floor, the capacity is 14.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 3 took their child back to her class room. One child was put in a different class.
2025-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/6/2025 the second floor classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child # 1 and 2 receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added the emergency contact form for child #1 and 2 during the inspection.
2025-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 1/29/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #3,4 and 5-- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR Training). The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/13/25. On 3/6/25 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #3,4 and 5-- still has not completed the following required pre-service training: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR Training)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3,4 and 5-- will have until 3/21/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3,4,5--- 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 #3,4 and 5--, staff person #3,4 and 5-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2025-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/6/25 staff person # 2 and 3 were observed with 12 children on the first floor, the youngest child was an infant.

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). TIERED LIS: 1.The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. Due 3/6/25 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of referred training regarding staff:child ratio and supervision of children. Bue by 6/6/25

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.The required staff: child ratios will be maintained at all times. Due 3/6/25 2. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of referred training regarding staff:child ratio and supervision of children. Due by 6/6/25
2025-03-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 3/6/25 in the second floor bathroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 122.4° F, in an area accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will turn the hot water tank down so that the hot water temperature will not exceed 110° F.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the second floor classroom did not have a daily schedule posted.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider posted a daily schedule in the second floor classroom during the inspection.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 child# 6 and 9 were observed leaving the first floor classroom alone unsupervised going into the kitchen. Child #9 was observed coming from the second floor classroom alone unsupervised downstairs to the first floor to classroom at 9:30 am. Staff person #2 was observed leaving 4 children alone unsupervised with the DHS representative while they went outside, into the kitchen and then into another classroom at approximately 10:25 am.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member came back into the area with the children
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the file records for child #11 and 12 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent completed emergency form in its entirety
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the file record for child # 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents added missing information
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/2025 the second floor classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child # 10 and 11 receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider added the emergency contact form for child #10 and 11 during the inspection.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the file records for child #7 did not include an initial health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents brought in health assessment
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the file records for child #1 and 3 did not include an updated/current health assessment.

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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents was given health form to update the Childs health assessment
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152

Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/2025 staff person #4 was observed conducting a diaper series of 1 child, child #10 and did not wash the child's hands after being diapered. Staff person #4 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff was told to read the diaper procedure located at changing table to refresh the staffs memory.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3,4 and 5--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & Training).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3,4 and 5-- will have until 2/13/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3,4,5--- 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 #3,4 and 5--, staff person #3,4 and 5-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the facility did not have general liability insurance on file.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider obtained a general liability policy during the inspection.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the file records for child#1, 6 and 7 did not include a 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.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents updated forms
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/2025 the file records for child # 1 and 7 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent completed the form
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection 1/29/25 the file records child# 1 and 7 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents was given the emergency form to complete with her signature
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include current emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member was trained on the emergency plan she then signed and dated it.
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 in the first floor bathroom of the facility the hot water temperature measured 110.5° F, in an area accessible to children in care.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Owner of center was contacted to lower the hot water
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the second floor bathroom was observed having a sink and tub that were not clean (the sink and tub were soiled with stains).

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff cleaned the paint out the sink from an activity that was just done
2025-01-29 Renewal 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 1/29/25 the last fire drill observed on file was 7/4/24

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill was conducted
2024-11-06 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the investigation on 11/6/2024 it was determined that child #1 accessed Desitin and rubbed it all over their clothes due to lack of supervision on 10/21/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Diaper creams were taken out of the children's bag and put up so children cannot reach it.
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the complaint investigation on 11/6/24, staff person #4 was observed on video footage with a parent yelling and using harsh tones and profanity in the presence of children on 10/22/24.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A meeting was held with staff explaining never to indulged in a heated conversation with a unhappy parent
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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 inspection on 11/6/24 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include an initial health assessment and TB test results.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 emailed over the health assessment needed to have a completed file. Staff person #2 was removed COB 12/11/24 until they obtain signed health assessment.
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the complaint investigation on 11/6/24 it was determined that a child had to be rushed to the hospital on 5/8/24 and the facility did not complete an incident report and did not give it to the parent the day of the incident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Responsible staff member were told to create an accident report for a previous emergency that happened.
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) - Required to report/Child abuse reporting Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.19(a)/3270.19(b)

Description: Required to report/Child abuse reporting

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the complaint investigation on 11/6/24 it was determined that a parent said that staff person #1 inappropriately touched one of their children, the operator did not report the alleged abuse.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our handbooks were updated with suspected abuse allegations
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the complaint investigation on 11/6/24 it was determined that a child had to be rushed to the hospital on 5/8/24 and the facility notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours of the child in care at the facility was hospitalized or received emergency room treatment.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Two designated staff members are appointed and responsible for immediately notifying the parents and the regional office will be notified immediately.
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/2024 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #2 childcare experience verification form was received the next day from prior employer.
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 11/6/24 staff persons #2 and 3 were observed with 11 children in the Toddlers classroom and the youngest child was a young toddler (one year old).

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The oldest child that was 3 years of age was taken to her classroom.
2024-11-06 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: As a result of the complaint investigation on 11/6/24 it was determined that child #1 accessed a toxic (Desitin cream) that states "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and rubbed it all over their clothes.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All book bags were placed in a secured location out of reach of children.
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/26/24 cots in the first floor classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider moved the cots to ensure all rest equipment in the facility will have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/26/2024 the second floor room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact information for new students was placed in emergency kit
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance - Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1-- will have until 9/10/24 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 an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3,4,5 and 6--, staff person #3,4,5 and 6-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing noncompliance- During the inspection on 8/26/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person 1 verification was provided
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 8/26/24 staff person #2 was observed alone with 10 children, the youngest was an infant.

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 arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of referred training regarding supervision/ratio of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of referred training regarding supervision/ratio of children.
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing-noncompliance- During the inspection on 8/26/24 staff person #2 was observed alone with 10 children, the youngest was an infant.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. The legal entity will 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.
2024-08-26 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 8/26/24 staff person #2 was observed alone with 10 children, the youngest was an infant.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teachers came back to her class to keep ratio
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)

Description: Written plan/Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the 2nd Floor front classroom did not have a daily schedule posted.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily Schedule was posted on the spot
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file records for child #2 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent came in to sign agreement form along with director.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)

Description: Amount of fee

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file record for child # 6 did not include an agreement that specified the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form was filled it by owner.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file records for child # 6 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Agreement form was completed by parent
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file record for child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact form was updated by parent
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file records for child #4, 5 and 6 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents was asked to provide the missing information on the emergency form
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file records for child # 1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents provided information that was missing
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/2024 the first floor front room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #2,8 and 9 receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency forms for child 2,8, and 9 was put on the floors they are on
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider posted an emergency transportation procedure in the 2nd floor front room.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) - Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the files for child # 1,3 and 5 included a health assessment that did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and it did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were notified the child needs an updated form that will show the appropriate documents
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3,4,5,6--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid & CPR).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3,4, 5and 6-- will have until 8/10/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3,4,5 and 6--- 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 #3,4,5 and 6--, staff person #3,4,5 and 6-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.15(b) - Building Codes Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(b)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the facility was not in compliance with their certificate of compliance, the facility had 10 children under the age of 2.5 years old on the first floor of the facility. The certificate of occupancy states " 1st floor daycare up to 5 children under 2.5 years of age permitted."

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed Children to the correct floors to maintain ratio
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

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 inspection on 7/26/24 staff person # 5 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include an initial health assessment.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member #5 was told to get another health screening due to it being lost
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/2024 child #8 was observed receiving direct child care but did not have an individual record at the facility.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A file was completed by the parent at the time of pick up
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file records for child #4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Consent was signed at the time of pick up
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 the file record for staff person #5 did not include emergency plan training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trained staff member #5 on emergency plan traning.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 7/26/24 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a DHS FBI clearance that expired (date of clearance: 5/28/19) Staff Person #2--- may not work 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). 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 #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 was removed from providing direct child care at the COB 7/26/24. Staff person #2 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.

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