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Rhyming Thyme Inc

Aliquippa, PA · Beaver County
612 And 614 Maratta Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001
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Quick Facts

Capacity
66 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 378-7974
612 And 614 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253884
License Issued
Apr 19, 2026
Active Through
Apr 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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RHYMING THYME INC is a Child Care Center in ALIQUIPPA PA, with a maximum capacity of 66 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: Upon arrival in the infant room at approximately 10:15am, a 2-month-old infant was observed sleeping in their crib on their stomach, which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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.)
Classroom staff were reminded that no alternate sleep position may be used without proper documentation. All infant files have been reviewed. Any child requiring an alternate sleep position now has a current, signed medical statement from an approved medical professional placed in their record. ·
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking that 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.)
Consulted with enrolling parent and discussed the date in which fees are to be paid weekly, which is on Fridays. Agreement has been updated and copies placed in the child's file.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking the child's admission date.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Agreement form for Child #1 was updated to include the correct admission date as per original documentation and verification from ELRC3. The completed form has been placed in the child's file.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained a child health report that was obtained more than 12 months ago.

Correction Required: 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.)
A current Child Health Report has been obtained from the child's parent/guardian and placed in the child's file. The file now meets all health documentation requirements.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTAP, 2 doses of HIB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella and 2 doses of Hepatitis A.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent/guardian was notified immediately and provided with a written request for an updated immunization record. A current immunization record has now been obtained and placed in the child's file. The file is in full compliance.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan was lacking accommodations for infants and toddlers.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency plan has been updated to include detailed procedures for safely evacuating and caring for infants and toddlers. Additions include the use of evacuation cribs, infant carriers, toddler walking ropes, designated caregiver assignments, and portable emergency supply kits. The revised plan has been distributed to staff and placed in the emergency binder.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking a documented emergency drill within the past year.

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.)
An emergency drill was conducted, and the drill was fully documented, including date, time, type of drill, participating staff, and any noted improvements. The documentation has been placed in the emergency preparedness binder.
2026-01-14 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained 2 child abuse clearances that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 and #4 both contained 2 state police clearances, 2 child abuse clearances and 2 FBI clearances that were all more than 60 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All required clearances for Staff #1, #3, and #4 were immediately updated. Each staff member has now submitted current State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that meet the 60month requirement. Updated clearances have been placed in each staff file and verified by the director
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3, a young toddler age child, contained a health assessment that was more than 6 months old.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An updated immunization records has been requested and received.
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #2, who is a older toddler aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both files have current Child Health Records
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB and one dose of Pneumococcal vaccines.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have obtained updated records. However, due to the child's recent physical health condition, the doctor has been unable to complete the 15 month immunizations. Documentation will be sent via email.
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, soiled diapers were observed being placed into plastic bags and placed out on a deck. The hands-free garbage can in the infant room was not operable.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All soiled diapers will be placed in a lined trash can for disposal. We will no longer us the small individual plastic bags for diapers. All batteries will be replaced immediately in the hands-free trash can. This will ensure we have an operable hands-free trash can at all times.
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility was lacking information to parents on how to access the regulations electronically.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We have posted the information on all bulletin boards for how parents may access PA Chapter regulations electronically. We have also provide the QR Code to parents via our communication system call Brightwheel.
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two child abuse clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two FBI clearances dated 1.8.20 and 1.14.25 and two NSOR certificates dated 12.6.19 and 12.16.24 all of these were more then the 60 month requirement of the CPSL. The file for Staff #2 contained two child abuse clearances dated 9.2.19 and 10.29.24 which is more than the 60 month requirement of the CPSL.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff files are current.
2025-01-17 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During observation of two diaper changes in the infant room, the staff member did not wash her hands or the children's hands after each diaper change.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will wash their hand and change their gloves in between diapering and toileting children. They will also ensure the hands of each child is washed as well.

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