Reading Day Care Corp
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During a compliant investigation on 4/17/26 Cert rep observed small 0.5 in. diameter rubber bands, 0.5 in. diameter pompoms and plastic bags on an accessible shelf as well as plastic bags, and a 0.25 in. diameter screw in an unlocked accessible desk drawer in the Preschool classroom (Orange Room 2nd floor). Staff working in this room reported they are aware that preschool aged Children 1 and 2 who were present and receiving care in this room were known to still be placing objects in their mouth since prior to 4/10/26. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All small objects (rubber bands, pompoms, screws) and plastic bags were immediately removed from accessible areas in the preschool classroom. Staff reorganized materials and secured all hazardous items in locked drawers and elevated storage out of children's reach. A full classroom safety sweep was conducted the same day to ensure no additional hazards were present. |
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| 2026-04-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During an announced monitoring inspection on 4/17/26 Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer was not PQAS-certified in that training topic at the time of training. Staff person 2 was observed to be providing care to children while supervised on 4/17/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff person #2, Staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration will verify that all trainings are completed through PQAS-certified instructors prior to acceptance. Training certificates will be reviewed and approved by the director before staff are allowed to work independently. Quarterly staff file audits will be conducted to ensure all professional development meets DHS and PQAS requirements. Staff person # 2 was not un supervised until receiving the training. The PQAs approved training was completed by Staff 2 |
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| 2026-04-17 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 4/17/26 Facility Person #1 did not have a PA Child Abuse Clearance on file. Facility Person #1 was observed providing care on 4/17/26. See LIS code sheet for Facility Person #1's first day with children. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 must be removed from a child care position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until all missing clearances are completed and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person #1 was suspended effective 4/17/26 until the clearance was obtained. Facility Person #1 obtained the child abuse clearance on 4/27/26 and returned to the center after handing in the clearance. The operator will comply with the CPSL. All employees will be required to have completed and verified clearances prior to their first day working with children. Administration will implement a strict pre-employment verification process, including a clearance checklist before scheduling staff. A centralized tracking system will be maintained to monitor clearance status and expiration dates. Monthly staff file audits will be conducted to ensure ongoing compliance. Staff will not be permitted to work in ratio under any circumstances without fully completed and verified documentation. |
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| 2026-01-21 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags and gloves in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the 1st floor Orange Room. The children in this room were toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This cabinet was locked during the inspection. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Child 2's fee agreement did not have the fee amount listed. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director added the fee amount to the fee agreement. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Child 1's emergency contact form did not have the name 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will contact parents to provide doctor's name and document it on Child 1's emergency contact form. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Cert rep observed Benadryl(exp 7/2025) in the first aid kits in the Red Room and the Pre K Room as well as A&D ointment (exp 10/2025) in the Green Room. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Expired items were removed during the inspection. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection 11/7/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. 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. Announcement C-22-03: Updates to Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements states: To maintain compliance with 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi), in addition to the training requirements, child care providers must have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will add information regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment to the existing Shaken Baby, and Abusive Head Trauma policy. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Cert rep observed milk a child brought from home was kept in the classroom, and not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The milk was moved to the refrigerator and an alternative drink was provided to the child due to facility policy(which is in the handbook) regarding food. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Cert rep observed there were not scissors in the first aid kit in the white van whose license plate starts with MDG. This van is used for transportation of children, and no other first aid kit is taken which the staff when transporting children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Scissor were added to the first aid kit during the inspection. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 the parent to the parents regarding the facility emergency procedures did not include information regarding the lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will add lockdown procedures or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions to the parent letter for the emergency plan. Once the letter is updated the new letter will be sent to currently enrolled parents. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.35(b) - Group sup qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.35(b) Description: Group sup qualifications Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Staff 1 had a high school diploma, a CDA, and 2 years experience working with children however Staff 1 did not have an associates or bachelors degree. Staff 1 has been working as a group supervisor. Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 1 will work as an AGS until education that will qualify them for a group supervisor is obtained. |
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| 2025-11-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) - Locked or inaccessible/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Locked Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/7/25 Cert rep observed Desitin and Butt Paste in an accessible cubie in the Green room and A&D ointment in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the 1st floor Orange Room. Cert rep observed hand sanitizer in accessible drawer of the teacher desk in the 1st floor Orange Room, and insect jelly in the unlocked cabinet under the lizard enclosure. These items were all labeled "Keep out of reach of 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The creams, ointments, and toxics listed were removed and placed in inaccessible areas. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed Gloves on the changing table in the infant classroom. These would be accessible to children while being changed. These children would be still placing objects in their mouths. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gloves were immediately removed from the infant changed table and placed on an inaccessible shelf. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(6) - Amount of fee/Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(6) Description: Amount of fee/Admission date Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Child 2, 3 and 4 did not have the fee amounts documented on their fee agreements. Child 2 and 3 did not have their date of admissions documented on their fee agreements Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee amounts were added to the fee agreements for Child 2, 3 and 4. The Date of admission was added to the fee agreement for Child 2 and 3. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a Renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Child 1 was missing the name of the child's physician or source of medical care on the Child 1's emergency contact form. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have parents provide the information at pick up and document this on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 work address and work phone numbers were missing on the follow children's emergency contact forms: Child 1, Child 2, Child 4(mother's only missing), and Child 6. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have parents provide the information at pick up and document this on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed that the written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not accompanying staff when transporting children to and from school. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director is now aware of this requirement and added a copy of the facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency to the transportation binders for each van. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 the facility's emergency plan did not address the facility's continuity of operations. 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. An emergency plan must include the facility's plan for continuity of operations. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director created the plan for continuity of operations and Certification rep approved this plan day of inspection. The director added the facility's plan for continuity of operations to the emergency plan immediately. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.175(c) - Manufacturer's instructions used | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(c) Description: Manufacturer's instructions used Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 cert rep observed the manufacturer's instructions for child safety restraints (booster seats) was not being kept in the vehicle. Correction Required: Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Manufacturer's instructions for the booster seats were located online, printed and placed in each van during the inspection. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Child 5's Fee agreement was last reviewed on 5/31/24. This is more than 6 months between review of fee agreements, Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will have the parent review the fee agreement and sign at pick up on 12/9/24. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed Hand sanitizer which is labeled keep out of reach of children was found in an unlocked accessible drawer in the Preschool 1 classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hand sanitizer was immediately moved to an inaccessible drawer. |
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| 2024-12-09 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 12/9/24 Cert rep observed peeling paint in the following locations: Preschool room 1(wall by the toy kitchen area), Preschool room 2(wall to the left of the Christmas tree), currently unused green room(wall between the first two windows from the door), and in the outdoor play space (wall under the stars Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the day of inspection peeling paint in the following areas was covered with tape. Director will cover/remove the peeling paint in the outdoor play space when children are not in care. |
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| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 11/19/24 Staff 1 only had one reference documented in her staff file. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director obtained the 2nd reference for Staff 1 on 11/19/24. The Director will maintain the 2 written references in staff file. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 10/30/24 Staff 1 (see code sheet for DOH) has an initial health assessment and TB screening on file dated 4/28/23. This is more than 12 months prior to hire date after a break in service. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had a health assessment conducted with TB screening. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff 2 (see code sheet for DOH) was observed caring for children on 10/30/24. Staff 2 was hired provisionally and has current PSP, child abuse and FBI clearances on file. A request for NSOR, dated 6/28/24, is on file and a completed NSOR certification dated 10/22/24, which is after the expiration of the 45-day provisional period, was later provided to the Cert Rep. Staff 2 had a disclosure statement on file that is not dated by the staff. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 provided NSOR clearance required for employment. |
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| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(4) - Hypothetical locations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(4) Description: Hypothetical locations Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 10/30/24 it was noted that three fire drills in a row (Dates: 2/7/24, 4/3/24, and 5/17/24) had a hypothetical location on the fire as the front desk, and two fire drills in a row (Dates: 7/9/24, and 7/26/24) had a hypothetical location of the basement. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director conducted fire drill on 11/07/2024 with different location. |
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| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 8/20/24, the file for staff person # 1 was reviewed. The Pediatric CPR/First Aid on file was not renewed by the expiration date as evidenced by the certificate of training dated 7/11/22 and valid for 2 years. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff person # 1 will have until 9/7/24 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 # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff have completed the CPR training. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/15/2023, the files for Child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include any Child Service Reports. See LIS code sheet. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will complete the required reports as soon as possible. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for Child #1 did 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain the address from the parent when they come to pick-up the child. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/2023, Child #1 the health report on file for Child #1 did not include the up-to-date annual influenza immunization according to recommendations of the ACIP. The file for Child #1 did not include an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief written, signed and dated statement by the child's parent. See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain a written, signed exemption letter from the parent for Child #1 and for his siblings that also attend. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 (See LIS code sheet) obtained a health assessment after the first day of service in a childcare setting. Staff #2 did not have a completed health assessment on file. See LIS 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 childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 had a current health assessment on file prior to the inspection. Staff #2 will have a health assessment completed as soon as possible. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: On 12/15/2023, Staff #1 had all of the required clearances on file. However, the state police clearance for employment was not requested until 10/19/2023. The child abuse clearance was dated 11/21/2023. See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was already corrected prior to the inspection. |
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| 2023-12-15 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 12/15/2023, there were electrical cords from an infant swing seen that were not secured to the wall in the infant room. This presented a strangulation hazard for the infants in the classroom. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The electrical cords in the infant room were immediately tucked and secured to the wall to eliminate the strangulation hazard. |
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| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2023, Staff #1, #2 and #3 were each employed less than 90 days, but they were each observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR. Staff #3 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First-Aid and CPR, the required pre-service health and safety training and the mandated reporter 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. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff #1, #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #1, #2 and #3, staff #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, #3 are paired with a staff member who does have all of the required health and safety trainings. Staff will complete all health and safety trainings as soon as possible. |
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| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2023, Staff #1 was observed working with a mixed age group of 9 preschool children and 1 older toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed aged group is 1 staff to 6 children. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The operator must print and post the required staff:child ratios and the age-level breakdown of children under 3270.4 in each classroom. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The day of, the director moved the child to a room where she would be in ratio. The required ratios are posted in each room. |
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| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2023, Staff #1 was observed working with a mixed age group of 9 preschool children and 1 older toddler. The required staff to child ratio for this mixed aged group is 1 staff to 6 children. 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The day of, the director moved the child to a room where she would be in ratio. Staff was made aware of the violation. |
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| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 6/28/2023, the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system in the facility had not been manually tested since 5/25/2023. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We had an understanding that it had to be monthly, so we were testing the alarm with the fire drills. It was brought to our attention that it has to every 30 days. We will correct this. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.175(a)/3270.175(c) - Age appropriate restraints/Manufacturer's instructions used | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.175(a)/3270.175(c) Description: Age appropriate restraints/Manufacturer's instructions used Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/22/2023, the minivan used to transport children had a booster seat in it that read do not use this child restraint after 2020. Correction Required: A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems). Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The expired booster seat was thrown away. We will purchase a new booster seat. |
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| 2023-03-22 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 3/22/2023, Staff #1 did not have the completed Pennsylvania child abuse clearance or proof of the request on file. See LIS code sheet. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We were unable to recover her account with the previous results. A new account was created, and the child abuse clearance was requested again. Staff #1 will not work again until the completed child abuse clearance is on file. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Initial review | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: During the Opening Inspection on 12/20/2022, the refrigerator in the facility did not have a thermometer. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A working thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator. |
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| 2022-12-20 | Initial review | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During the Opening Inspection on 12/20/2022, Staff #1 did not have an initial health assessment on file. The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/2/2021. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 will have a health assessment conducted before the end of this week. Staff #2 will have a tuberculosis screening completed by the end of this week. |
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