Schoolhouse Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed, staff person #-1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of their date of hire of 4/14/25.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1- will have until 11/17/25 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, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 staff person #-1may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 record and observed signed updated disclosure statement from staff persons #1 and #2 was not in record at the time of the renewal inspection.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Facility Person #-1 and #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Continued noncompliance during follow up visit on 11/7/25, cert rep observed cleaning supplies in the butterflies and grasshopper's classroom accessible to children.

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

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation visit on 7/31/25 certification rep observed a total of 20 children in the dragon fly classroom unclothed, Staff #1 and #2 did not provide a private system for changing the children's clothes that is appropriate and allows for privacy.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep read thermometer in the infant room at 60 F at the time of inspection.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

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.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the right and left side of the preschool room walls; holes on the wall were observed in the right side of the room. Chip paint was observed in left wall of the older toddler A classroom. Chip paint was observed in the left wall of the infant 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.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep observed Staff #2 was not in the classroom with her group of children leaving staff #1 out of ratio working alone with a total of 12 children exceeding the maximum group size for young toddlers in a mixed age group, the youngest child in age was 1 years old. Certification rep observed staff #3 working alone with a total of 9 children the youngest child was 2.5 years of age.

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).

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed date of last Influenza vaccine on record was 10/24/2020.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed High School Diploma was not in record.

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.

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed a bleach bottle left out on the sink counter in both older toddler classrooms.

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

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in the older toddler classroom left side of the wall.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection certification rep observed handwashing signs on each toilet and above each sink in the preschool and toddler classroom were not posted.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/23 observed two children in Preschool room playing with blocks on the top of 19 stackable cots while staff person #1 was behind a divider with her back to children and was not able to see, direct, and assess children, who climbed the cots.

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.

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation observed 3 young toddlers and 2 infants with staff #1 in Infant room.

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). Two staff has to be present with the group of 5 ranging in age from infants to young toddlers.

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of experience required prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 included only one nonfamily reference 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.

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, provider did not notify Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 24 hours about child #1, who was in care at the facility and received emergency room treatment. Written report was not sent to Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 72 hours after emergency room treatment.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.

Regulation: 3270.24(a)/3270.191

Description: Immediate access/Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, there were no designated person to provide immediate access to children and staff files. Upon request, files of staff person #1, #2, and #3 were not provided.

Correction Required: A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An individual record is required for each facility person.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 received 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of provisional hire staff person #4 did not include complete child abuse clearance, disclosure statement of staff person #4 did not include the date and witness signature. File of staff person #5 did not include complete state police clearance. The results of PA State police clearance on file were still pending. Provisional hire period for staff person #5 ended on 6/14/23. File of staff person #6 did not include Disclosure Statement.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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. Staff Person #4 and #5 must be removed from child care position by close of business. PA child abuse clearance must be obtained before staff person #4 may resume a child care position. Complete PA State police clearance must be obtained before staff person #5 may resume a child care position.

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/5/20, an updated health report of child #1, who is a young toddler, was not provided by the parent at least every 6 months. Last health report on file is from 7/31/19.

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

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 3/5/20, staff person #1 Child Abuse clearance on file was for volunteer purposes.

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 child care position at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 8/5/19, staff #1 followed one child from the pool to the pavilion to get water leaving another children in her assigned group unsupervised during swimming. At the same time, staff #2 followed another child from the pool to the pavilion to put his towel on the bench, leaving children in her assigned group being unsupervised during swimming. At that time two staff and one lifeguard were standing next to the pool and supervising 18 swimming children. The youngest child was a preschooler.

Correction Required: The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in 3270.51--3270.55.The staff-child ratios while children are swimming are Infant 1:1; Young or older toddler 1:2; Preschool 1:5; Young school-age 1:6; Older school-age1:8

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 8/5/19, a health assessment of facility person #1 was conducted on 9/3/15 and was not valid.

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.

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 8/5/19, observed group of 9 children and group of 7 childrenbeing transported to Spring Mills Swimming Club in two vans. The youngest child in each group was a preschooler. Only drivers were present in both vans, who cannot be considered part of the staff-child ratio.

Correction Required: The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 8/5/19, record of facility person #1 did not include a completed copy of FBI federal criminal history clearance. Staff #1 was hired by the legal entity in 2015.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 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.

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on 8/5/19, emergency contact forms and one first-aid kit per child care group did not accompany children and staff persons into swimming site.

Correction Required: One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at 3270.75(c).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.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/19, facility is using Ford E-350, 12 passenger van, to transport children.

Correction Required: In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/19, three emergency contact forms were updated in a master file, but not updated in Pre-K2 room.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, FOUR TORN REST MATS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PK2 CLASSROOM. ONE TORN REST MAT WAS OBSERVED IN THE INFANT ROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, AN UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE PK2 CHILD CARE SPACE WHERE CHILD #5 WAS RECEIVING CARE. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM WAS DATED 6/19/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, NO EVIDENCE OF WRITTEN STATEMENTS OBTAINED BY THE PARENT GIVING THE FORMULA AND FEEDING SCHEDULED WAS OBSERVED ON FILE IN THE INFANT ROOM FOR CHILD #1, #2, #3 AND #4.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, STAFF #1 IS BEING UTILIZED AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR. NO EVIDENCE OF VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1. THE FILE CONTAINED A FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT THAT WAS NOT EVALUATED FOR U.S. EQUIVELENCY. ADDITIONALLY, NO EVIDENCE OF 2 YEARS (2500 HOURS) WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, ONLY ONE WRITTEN LETTER OF REFERENCE WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILES BELONGING TO STAFF# 2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, AND #17. THE LAST FIRE SAFETY TRAINING WAS DATED 2/15/17.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, NO EVIDENCE OF A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE WAS OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1 (HIRED 11/20/17). AT APPROXIMATELY 2:35PM, STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED WORKING UNSUPERVISED BY A PERMANANT EMPLOYEE IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM. A COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE INCLUDING DETAILED RAP SHEET WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #15.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 AND #15-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, AT 2:35PM, STAFF #1 WAS OBSERVED OUT OF RATIO WITH 13 OLDER TODDLERS. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF #11 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT CHILD #6 (PK) WAS UNSUPERVISED WITH THE DOOR CLOSED IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN PK2 RESULTING IN THE CHILD CHANGING HIS OWN DIRTY PULL UP AND LEAVING FECES IN THE BATHROOM.

Correction Required: The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool childrenChildren 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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, THE CEILING VENTS LOCATED IN EACH CHILD CARE SPACE WERE DIRTY. DEAD LEAVES AND WOODCHIPS WERE OBSERVED IN THE TODDLER OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE.

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.Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, UPON ENTERING THE BATHROOM LOCATED IN PK2, A DIRTY PULL UP WAS OBSERVED ON THE LID OF THE BATHROOM TRASH CAN AND DIRTY WIPES AND FECES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BATHROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 2/21/18, HANDWASHING SIGNS WERE NOT OBSERVED AT THE SINK LOCATED IN THE PK1 CLASSROOM AND AT THE DIAPER CHANGING AREA LOCATED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/5/17, UPDATED REGISTRATION INFORMATION WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE SCHOOL VAN (9975). THE REGISTRATION EXPIRED 5/17/17.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/5/17, FOUR UNCOVERED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WERE OBSERVED IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM. ONE UNCOVERED ELECTRICAL OUTLET WAS OBSERVED IN THE PK1 ROOM.

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

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/5/17, CLEANING PRODUCTS AND TACKY GLUE WERE OBSERVED ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN UNLOCKED CABINETS LOCATED IN THE KITCHENETTE AREA OF THE INFANT ROOM. ADDITIONALLY, MEDICINE WAS OBSERVED ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN UNDER THE CLASSROOM SINK LOCATED IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.

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.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/5/17, A SPRAY BOTTLE LOCATED IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM CONTAINING PURPLE CLEANNG MATERIAL WAS NOT LABELED SPECIFYING ITS CONTENT.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Noncompliance Area: ON 9/5/17, A WASTE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE OLDER TODDLER BATHROOM DID NOT CONTAIN A LID.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.