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Slippery Rock Univ/SGA Preschool

Slippery Rock, PA · Butler County
007 Mckay Education Bldg SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY, Slippery Rock, PA 16057
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Quick Facts

Capacity
205 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 738-2102
007 Mckay Education Bldg, SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258946
License Issued
Jul 31, 2026
Active Through
Jul 31, 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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The SRU/SGA Preschool and Child Care Center is a nationally accredited, state licensed, non-profit center which is owned by the Slippery Rock Student Government Association, Inc.. Since the Center is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Education, and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, all staff members are required to meet strict regulations regarding training and experience.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-24 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2026-06-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/17/26: At approximately 10:55 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #2 were supervising 23 young schoolagers. Prior to leaving the facility on an excursion, while walking through an office area, they were asked to identify the children they were each supervising. Facility Person #1 identified 10 children, and then Facility Person #2 identified 12 other children. One child was not claimed by either staff person. When asked again, each repeated the same assignments. It was determined by staff that child #1 was not claimed by either staff person.

Correction Required: 1. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. THIS PORTION OF THE PLAN MUST HAVE AN IMMEDIATE CORRECTION DATE. 2. The operator shall develop and implement, for any groups including schoolage children, a hands-free tangible method for staff to keep track of the children they are each assigned to supervise. Any staff person supervising schoolage children shall utilize this system. THE OPERATOR SHALL PROVIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THIS WILL BE COMPLETED. 3. The director shall train each staff person, individually or as part of a group, who works with schoolage children, on the process for using the system developed in Step 2. Each staff person trained shall sign and date an acknowledgement they have received this training. THE OPERATOR SHALL PROIDE A DATE FOR WHEN THIS WILL BE COMPLETED.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1) Effective 6/17/26, staff will all be assigned specific groups of children, and know their names and whereabouts and be present in the same space to supervise. 6.25.26-7.1.26: Children will be supervised at all times. All staff will receive a minimum of one hour of training on Active Supervision with an emphasis on See, Hear, Direct, and Assess. The training will be provided via the Better Kid Care suite (Supervision: What is Required?). Upon completion of their training, staff will submit an Active Supervision Reflection Sheet and will include any additional support they may need from the Director surrounding Active Superviison. All staff will sign and date their Active Supervision Reflection Sheets, attesting to the fact that they completed the training (provided by Better Kid Care).The training will be scheduled upon approval of the content by the Regional Office. 2) . All staff, including schoolage staff, will be introduced to the "tag system", and will be provided with tags for each child (containing the children's names and photos) in their classroom, separated by groups to ensure compliance throughout the implementation process. To ensure a hands-free "tag system", all staff will be provided with a lanyard or a "bunjee bracelet" to put their tags on (and will be required to wear the tags at all times). All staff will implement the "tag system" on 7.2.26 3.) By 7.6.26, Small Group Meetings will be held with all staff. During the Small Group Meetings, all staff will be provided with context surrounding the importance of Active Supervision with an emphasis on See, Hear, Direct, and Assess and awareness of the specific children assigned to their supervision. All staff will also be introduced to the "tag system", and will be provided with tags for each child (containing the children's names and photos) in their classroom, separated by groups to ensure compliance throughout the implementation process. To ensure a hands-free "tag system", all staff will be provided with a lanyard or a "bunjee bracelet" to put their tags on (and will be required to wear the tags at all times). All staff will implement the "tag system" on 7.2.26 (if the plan is approved by the Regional Office). All staff,including schoolage staff, will sign acknowledgement of the training conducted by the director on the tag system as well as completion of the Better Kid Care supervision training. The legal entity shall implement this system for a minimum of three months from the date it is approved.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:50 PM, Facility Persons #9, #13, and #14 were caring for 26 children in the Schoolage room. When asked to identify the children they were each responsible for, Facility Person #9 identified 11 children, Facility Person #13 identified 5 children and Facility Person #14 identified 8 children. Two children were not claimed by any of the supervising staff persons.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were reminded of their training regarding sight and sound supervision of every child at all times as well as the function of the chart system so every staff person has written documentation of who they are responsible for.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The incorrect birthdate of the child was listed on the emergency contact form on file for child #4.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent was asked to correct the birthdate on the emergency form for child #4.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms on file for children #3 and #5 did not include the parent's work address and phone number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Parents of children #3 and #5 were asked to add work information or N/A to the emergency forms.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for child #4 did not include the address of all release persons listed.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #4 was required to provide addresses for all release persons listed on the emergency form.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The current agreements on file for children #1, #2, #4, #6 and #7 and the current emergency contact form on file for child #3 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review/update on file.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency forms and financial agreements will be updated a minimum of every six months.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health assessment on file for child #2, a preschooler, was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

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.)
All child health assessments for preschoolers will be updated at least annually.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.

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.)
All staff are required to update health assessments a minimum of every 24 months.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The initial firesafety training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after their start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have current fire safety training documented in their files.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The health & safety trainings completed and on documented on file for Facility Persons #2, #8 #9 and #10 were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff persons have documented completion of Health and Safety in their files.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2, #8 and #10 were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates. The most recent mandated reporter trainings completed and on file for Facility Persons #6 and #7 were each completed more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Facility Persons have current mandated reporter training on file that is less than 60 months old.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date. The disclosure statement signed by and on file for Facility Person #10 was not signed by a witness.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have current NSOR Clearances on File. The disclosure statement for facility peron #10 was resigned in front of a witness.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: Staff evaluations on file for Facility Persons #1, #3, #4, and #11 were completed more than 12 months after the staff person's start date or prior completed staff evaluation on file. There was no staff evaluation completed by the director within the previous 12 months on file for Facility Person #12.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff evaluations will be conducted a minimum of every 12 months. The Director added to the staff evaluation for Facility Person #12 and signed the document.
2026-04-17 Renewal 3270.61(c) - 40 square feet wall-to-wall Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(c)

Description: 40 square feet wall-to-wall

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:40 PM, there were a total of 38 children receiving care in the Main room (007). which has a maximum measured capacity of 35 children.

Correction Required: Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will maintain maximum capacity in all classrooms. Any scheduled times where capacity will be exceeded as part of the program will be documented on the posted daily schedule.

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