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Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy

Norristown, PA · Montgomery County
113 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401
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Capacity
44 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 272-1330
113 E Airy St
Norristown, PA 19401
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254747
License Issued
Apr 28, 2026
Active Through
Apr 28, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Norristown PA, with a maximum capacity of 44 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:45 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 a bench with a missing slat and a bench with a loose slat were observed on the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will move the damaged benches out of the play area where the children will be.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.124(c)/3270.124(d) - Each child care space/Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)/3270.124(d)

Description: Each child care space/Excursions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 the complete emergency contact form (with all requirements) was not present in the childcare space or in the vehicle used for transportation.

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. When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current and complete emergency contact forms were placed in each first aid kit and vehicle to ensure they are present with the staff and children at all times.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.133(6) - Written consent Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(6)

Description: Written consent

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 written parent consent for administration of medication for child #1 was not on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A medication log will be filled out by the parent and placed with the medication. In the future, medication will only be accepted with written permission from the parent.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 staff person #1 was functioning as an assistant group supervisor and did not have 2 years of experience with children documented on file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will be categorized based on provided education and experience. Operator will obtain verification of experience for staff person #1 and place on file.
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection daffodils were observed on the outdoor play space.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator will dig out all of the daffodils and daffodil bulbs and make sure the area of the flower bed is safe for children to play.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/25 The operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will add a continuity of operations to the facility emergency plan.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/25 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/5/25.

Correction Required: 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 member will obtain pediatric first and CPR training.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) - Emergency plan/Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/25 The parent letter surrounding the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and lock down procedures.

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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will revise emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and lock down procedures.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator did not have verification of an emergency drill for 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.)
Operator will conduct emergency drills annually and document it properly.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/25 staff person #2 was observed providing care for 12 children on the playground. 5 Children were Preschool aged and 7 were school aged.

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.)
Operator will educate staff on proper ratios, focusing specifically on mixed age levels. Staff child ratios will be maintained at all times.
2025-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 8/14/25 a ceiling tile with water damage was observed in the hallway outside of the boys bathroom. The janitorial closet had a hole at the bottom of the door.

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.)
Operator will have facility owners fix the damaged areas in the ceiling and the door.
2025-06-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 5/23/2024, the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.

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. The operator shall complete the steps as provided by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department to verify workers' compensation insurance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The operator shall complete the steps as provided by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department to verify workers' compensation insurance. The operator has obtained Workers Compensation insurance as required.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the refrigerator in the toddler room 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will place a thermometer in the refrigerator.
2025-03-11 Renewal 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 renewal inspection on 3/22/25 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a current 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.)
Provider requested staff member to obtain a current health assessment.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal on 3/11/25 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR on file from an approved curriculum by OCDEL.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and #2 will take pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR from an approved PQUAS training in an approved curriculum. Staff persons #1 and #2 will be supervised at all times by and AGS or GS who has completed all of the preservice safety trainings including pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR from an approved PQUAS training in an approved curriculum until they have completed the training and verification of the training is on file.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.37(c) - 8th grade + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3)/3270.37(c)

Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/11/25 the file for staff person #3 did not have verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education. Staff person #3 was observed working alone with 3 young toddlers.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will be placed on temporary leave until she is able to provide appropriate educational documentation.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the janitors closet in the main hallway containing bleach and other cleaning products was observed unlocked.

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.)
Provider will place a latch lock on the hallway door.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 daffodil flowers were observed on the playground in an area accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Plants will be removed from the playground area.
2025-03-11 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the stall divider in the girl's bathroom was not loose and not properly secured to the wall. The boy's bathroom did not have water at the sink.

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.)
Provider made the building owners aware of issue, parts have been ordered to replace the damaged divider. Building owners restored the water in the boy's bathroom.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24 A shelf with a tipping hazard was observed near the door in the toddler classroom.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Shelf will be secured to the wall immediately.
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) - Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have TB testing and results within one year from the date of hire.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member will provide the results of TB test to facility operator..
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1.

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.)
Operator will obtain a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1
2024-03-13 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 Staff person #2 does not have a current FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. . A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provide a current FBI clearance before returning to work in the facility.
2023-09-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/19/23 a review of the incident report revealed that child #1 received an injury at the facility before nap time. The injury was not discovered by staff until pick up, after nap when swelling was noticed on the child's face. The child stated that injury was "caused by a fall on a chair".

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.)
Provider will ensure children are properly supervised by staff at all times.
2023-09-19 Complaints- Legal Location 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: The inspection on 9/19/23 revealed that an incident was provided/signed by the parent on 9/7/23 for an incident that happened on 9/9/23.

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.)
Provider will ensure incident reports are giving to parents the day of the incident and filed appropriately.
2023-09-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 9/19/23 staff person #1 was observed with 11 preschool aged children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that staff:child are within ratio during operating hours.
2023-05-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) - Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b)

Description: Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a soiled diaper was observed in an unlidded trashcan in the girl's bathroom. Staff person #1 confirmed that children who are potty training (in pull ups) are changed in front of the toilet. The facility did not have a changing pad in the bathroom for children to stand on and to be sanitized after being changed.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will ensure that a trash can with a handsfree lid is available in diaper changing areas for diapers to be discarded. Provider will provide a mat to be placed in front of the toilet to be cleaned for children that are potty training (Still in diapers/pullups) c children.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 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 #2 was observed working alone with children and has not completed Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR . (Verification of completion of all the required health and safety training topics prior to caring for children unsupervised.

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 member will be partnered with an eligible staff member until Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR is completed.
2023-05-04 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 unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person The file for staff person # 3 did not have TB testing dates and results. the file for staff person #2 had TB testing dates and results from 2020 these dates were beyond 12 months prior to the staff persons start date.

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 will require staff #2 and #3 to provide TB test results.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person #3 did not have acceptable verification of education on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will require staff person #3 to provide acceptable verification of education.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will require staff members #2 and #3 to provide two written nonfamily references.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(c) - Convicted or awaiting trial Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(c)

Description: Convicted or awaiting trial

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 staff person #1 was observed working with children at the facility. Staff person #1 is awaiting trial on charges involving physical violence or moral corruptness.

Correction Required: The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 was fired immediately upon finding of charges.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a toilet in the child's bathroom was "out of order" and not working.

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.)
Provider will ensure toilet is cleaned and in good repair.
2023-05-04 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) - Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b)

Description: Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/23 a review of the fire drill revealed that that a fire drill has not been logged/held since 1/27/23 and a fire alarm test has not been held since 1/27/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will schedule routine fire drills and fire alarm test.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the preschool classroom did not have a cot diagram to correspond with the numbers on the cots.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will create and display a cot list in the classroom.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include 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.

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 provider will conduct and submit child service reports on children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
2023-03-21 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: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for child #2 contained a health record dated more than 12-months old.

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.)
The provider will instruct parents to provide a health assessment that is within 12 months to avoid suspension of services.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from health professional Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from health professional

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the files for children #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will instruct parents to provide to provide documentation of influenza vaccination or provide a hand written note expressing refusal to obtain the vaccination.
2023-03-21 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: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person # 1 did not contain verification of the Pennsylvania health and Safety training update-2022.

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.)
The provider will have staff person #1 complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety update training.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will request that staff obtain a current health assessment in order to avoid suspension of employment.
2023-03-21 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of 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 person #2 will compete emergency plan training and sign off that they received the training.
2023-01-17 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-09-23 Initial review 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have current copy of 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, prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will obtain liability insurance and have a copy on file at the facility.
2022-09-23 Initial review 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have a current fire inspection showing no deficiencies.

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)), prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The provider will provide a report to DHS showing a current fire inspection with no deficiencies.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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