Stages Academy
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (215) 347-0777Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Stages Academy. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 8/5/25, file of staff person #1 and facility person #3 included only one written, 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) References were added to files. |
|||
| 2025-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the inspection on 8/5/25, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate required for provisional employment. 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 #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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Duplicate NSOR was obtained and sent in. In accordance with the CPSL, employees with not be able to begin childcare until their NSOR has been received. |
|||
| 2025-08-05 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 8/5/25 peeling paint was observed on the staff chair located in Math/Science room Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Discard chair. |
|||
| 2025-02-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(a)/3270.152 - Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.134(a)/3270.152 Description: Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24 observed that staff person #6 did not wash her hands after diapering and did not ensure that a child's hands are washed after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members will wear gloves when changing children. They will then remove their gloves and throw them away pullup/diaper. The staff member will then escort the child to the sink and they will wash their hands together before moving on to the next child. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | 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: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, staff person #1, who is a provisional hire, was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in Dance room. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and safety training, pediatric firs aid/CPR. Staff #2, who is a provisional hire without completed Health and safety training and pediatric first aid /CPR was supervised by staff person #3, who has qualifications of an aide, not an assistant group supervisor. Staff person #5, whose file did not include mandated reporter training and health and safety training, was observed working unsupervised in Language Art room. Staff person #6 was working unsupervised in Drama room without pediatric first aid and CPR training. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 are all required to turn in completed trainings before they are allowed to supervise children on their own. Staff member #3 has turned in documentation of education and is able to supervise other staff members if needed. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | 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: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, file of staff persons #1, #3, and #5 did not include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. 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.) Staff members #1, #3, and #5 will all return to work with completed health assessment forms. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, a health assessment of staff person #2 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. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff member will be required to get an updated form showing proof of a valid TB test. Staff member resigned her position and is no longer employed at Stages Academy. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i) Description: Age Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will be required to bring in a copy of her driver's license as verification of her age. Staff member resigned her position and no longer works at Stages Academy. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of education/experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will be required to obtain a copy of her high school diploma and/or high school transcripts. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, file of staff person #1, #3, and #5 did not include 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.) Staff members #1, #3, and #5 will each bring in or email two reference letters for their files. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the inspection on 9/5/24, file of staff person #6 did not include verification that staff person #6 has completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Correction Required: Staff person#6 shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #6 shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #6 will have until 09/20/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an assistant group supervisor who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member will complete the necessary CPR and first aid training. She will not be supervising children alone until the training is completed. |
|||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, file of staff person #1 did not include current PA Child Abuse history clearance required for hiring provisionally. Staff person #4, who is a provisional hire, was observed working alone with children. File of staff person #4 was missing NSOR clearance. 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. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member #1 turned in her Child Abuse Clearance. Staff member #4 turned in her NSOR Clearance. Both staff members are now able to supervise children. |
|||
| 2024-08-28 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection on 9/5/24, upon arrival, observed staff person #1 leaving the office and child #1. Observed child #1 standing in the office next to the glass entry door without physical presence of the staff. In addition, observed children walking unescorted between rooms to the office during pick up time. 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.) Staff will not leave the front office unattended with a child present. Staff members will bring the child/children with them if they need to leave the office or classroom for any reason. |
|||
| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents will provide the release person address. |
|||
| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #2, #3 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training on file for staff person #1 is 9/21/22, for staff person #2 was 9/27/22, and for staff person #3 was 9/26/22. 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.) Emergency plan training documents were signed during renewal inspection. |
|||
| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification of experience required for the position of an assistant group supervisor. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #4 will provide verification of experience or transcript that would qualify staff person #4 for the position of an assistant group supervisor. |
|||
| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.178 Description: Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a first-aid kit in 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan did not include gauze pads, a first-id kit in 2011 Ford E150 did not include gauze pads, and a soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Gauze pads and a soap will be added. |
|||
| 2024-02-13 | Renewal | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: At the time of renewal inspection, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed near the sink in Rooms #7, #9, #12 and in the toilet area in Room #12. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lidded waste receptacles were ordered. |
|||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/14/23 observed 6 preschool children being left unsupervised on the preschool playground while staff person #2, who was assigned to the preschoolers, was with another preschool child at the garden playground and was not able to hear, direct and assess children activity due to the distance and metal fence between playgrounds. 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.) We will ensure that the staff member is on the required side of the chain link fence for appropriate supervision. The staff member in question has already been spoken to about the error and understands that she may not leave students unattended, even to retrieve a child who eloped, despite being able to see, hear, and assess students from the other side of the chain link fence. |
|||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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: At the time of the unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/14/23, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not contain complete PA state police clearance. Status of PA state police clearance of staff person #1 was "still pending", PA state police clearance of staff person #2 included only receipt, not a certification form. 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. Staff Person #1 and #2 must be removed from a child care position at the facility by close of business. Complete PA state police clearance must be provided before staff person #1 and #2 may resume a child care position. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The requested documents for staff #1 & 2 were submitted to state certification rep on 9/27/23 at 10:34am via email. Staff person #2 did, in fact, have the required documentation but the incorrect form was mistakenly submitted when the documentation was requested. The updated form was also submitted for staff person #1, indicating the staff member has no criminal record. |
|||
| 2023-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.113(c) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation observed that in the message distributed to the parents, whose children were on the trip on 8/9/23 and became wet after splashing in the creek, provider stated that "some children will be coming home damp" because they did not listen and jumped into the deeper parts of the water. All children had extra clothes to change since provider notified parents on 8/8/23 regarding water activities in advance. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has spoken with the staff member who sent the message and ensured they understand how the phrasing could be interpreted as punishment, even though this was not the intent. |
|||
| 2023-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, emergency contact form of child #1 through #7 did not contain parental consent for wading. These children participated in a swimming/wading activity on the trip on 8/9/23. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While parents did sign permission forms indicating their child may "participate in all activities associated with the aforementioned trip", provider will also ensure they have provided the necessary signatures in the emergency contact forms. |
|||
| 2023-09-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) - Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Description: Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training Noncompliance Area: At the time of the complaint investigation, file of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4, who were counted in the staff:child swimming/wading ratio, did not contain annually completed water safety instructions from a certified lifeguard. Correction Required: Competence in water safety instruction is demonstrated by the completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard. A facility person who is counted in the staff-child swimming ratio shall annually complete water safety instruction. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will be required to obtain water safety training if future field trips are scheduled where swimming/wading occurs. |
|||
| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) - Written plan/Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Description: Written plan/Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the Daily Schedule was missing from the all the rooms. Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The daily schedule will be posted in all rooms. |
|||
| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the sink in the Art room, which had toxins (cleaning supplies) in it, did not have a lock and was accessible to children; in the Art room toxics were in the closet low to the floor, where children could reach them, blocked only by a curtain (this was corrected on site); in the dance room toxics were on a cubbie where children could reach them (this was corrected on site). 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.) Toxins will be moved out of the reach of children or in a locked cabnet. |
|||
| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.75(c)/3270.178 - Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.178 Description: Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During the inspection, it was observed that the "Big Bird" yellow vehicle's first aid kit was missing the gauze, scissors and tape. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gauze, tape and scissors will be replaced in the first aid kit. |
|||
| 2023-02-09 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the fence cross piece was disconnected from the post and just hanging on the fence separating the field play space from the garden area. 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.) The fence will be fixed. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, during lunch on 3/21/22, facility children were observed gathering for and beginning lunch without washing their hands. Children were observed getting water bottles and opening lunch containers. Upon request from OCDEL staff, the director reminded staff to wash the children's hands. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility children will wash their hands as required by regulations. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.192(3) - Information re: medical problems/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)/3270.192(3) Description: Information re: medical problems/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The health assessment in the file for staff #3, at the time of inspection, was incomplete. The form did not have questions #2 and #3 answered. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. 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.) All staff health assessments will have all questions answered. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.174 - Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.174 Description: Age of Driver = 18 Yrs. Noncompliance Area: During the afternoon, at the time of inspection on 3/21/2022, staff #1 was observed transporting three enrolled children from Buckingham Elementary in the white facility vehicle. Upon request, Staff #1 did not have proof of a valid license in their file. A Temporary Internet Driver's License given which expired on 3/12/2022. Correction Required: The operator of the vehicle shall be 18 years of age or older and shall have a valid operator's license. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All drivers will has a valid license on file at the facility at all times. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.176(b) - Doors locked | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.176(b) Description: Doors locked Noncompliance Area: The green van at the time of inspection, did not have a lock on the passenger doors and the inside area where a handle would be was covered preventing the door from opening on the inside. Correction Required: The doors on a vehicle shall be locked whenever the vehicle is in motion. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility vehicles will have functioning locks whenever the vehicle is in motion. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.178 - Transportation First Aid Kit | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.178 Description: Transportation First Aid Kit Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 3/21/22, the first aid kit in the green facility vehicle did not have the seven item as required by regulation. Soap was missing. Correction Required: A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All facility first-aid kits, will have the required items as required by regulation. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: There was not written proof of education as required by regulation in the file for staff #2 at the time of inspection. Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written proof will be placed in the file. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.64/3270.76 - Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.64/3270.76 Description: Outside Walkways/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: At the time of the facility inspection, there were uneven tiles and various pieces of gravel along the bike path that could pose a hazard to the facility children. There was also uneven areas of dirt patches which could pose a hazard. Correction Required: Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards. 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.) The tiles will be repaired or replaced. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: There were cleaning products, empty plastic packaging and other toxins in cabinets in the facility classrooms that were within the children's reach at the time of inspection on 3/21/22. 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.) All hazards will be kept locked. The cabinet with the plastic inside will be locked |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.72(d) Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Noncompliance Area: In the dance room on the second floor of the facility, there was a window that was not modified to prevent it from opening more than six inches. Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A dowel was placed on the window to alter the window. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) - No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: There is a brown castle/fort with a loose door/drawbridge and peeling paint In the facility classroom, at the time of inspection on 3/21/22. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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.) The fort will be repaired and painted. |
|||
| 2022-03-21 | Renewal | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: In the preschool classroom at the time of inspection, there was a door leading to the outdoor area, with a full glass window that did not have a visual strip or any form of identification. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A piece of art was placed on the window |
|||
| 2021-10-18 | 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 facility inspection on 10/18/21, staff #1,-start date 9/15/21 staff #2-start date 7/20/21 and staff #4- start date 9/13/21; did not have the required written proof of a recent physical on file at the facility. . 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.) As of 10/26/21, all staff have on file at the facility; written proof of a recent health assessment. |
|||
| 2021-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.173(c) - If school-age, then driver in ratio | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.173(c) Description: If school-age, then driver in ratio Noncompliance Area: While outside of the facility between 12:30-1pm, on 10/18/21. Certification staff observed facility staff #4 transporting children in the facility van. Facility staffer #4, did not have a complete file. There was no written proof of a physical, two references, or proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. Correction Required: When school-age children are transported, the driver may be considered part of the staff-child ratio required in §3270.51. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 will be supervised by an AGS or above until all hiring requirements are met. |
|||
| 2021-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #4 did not have written proof of two non-family references on file at the facility on 10/18/21. 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.) The references have been submitted and are on file at the facility. |
|||
| 2021-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 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 facility inspection on 10/18/21, staff #1-#4 did not have the required written proof of complying with the CPSL documents on file at the facility. Staff #1-start date 9/15/21; missing FBI. Staff #2, hire date-7/20/19, missing Child Abuse. Staff #3, start date-8/2021, missing Mandated reporter and FBI. Staff #4, van driver-start date-9/13/21, missing Mandated reported and Child Abuse. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1-4 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the FBI, NSOR, 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 #1-4 may not work in an unsupervised child care position at the facility. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1-#4 have all submitted all CPSL information as required by regulation. |
|||
| 2021-10-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(h) - Exceeding Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.61(h) Description: Exceeding Capacity Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection on 10/18/21, 12-Twelve children were observed in a classroom measured for eleven (11) children. Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility classrooms will not exceed capacity at any time. |
|||
| 2021-10-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52 Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: Between 10-11:30 am on 10/18/21, two CR's and the supervisor visited the program for an unannounced complaint inspection. At which time 12 mixed age children were observed in the care of one staff person. The age of the youngest child in this group was 4-yrs-old. This is continuous non-compliance, on 8/25/21, twenty (26) were observed on the outdoor playground in the care of one staff. 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. 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.) The staff child ratios will be kept at all time. Ratios are being monitored daily. |
|||
| 2021-08-19 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Compliant - Finalized |
|
Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At the time of the facility inspection on 8/25/21, Twenty-six (26) mixed aged children; between the age of 51/2 - 15 were observed in the care of (1) one staff person between 9:45-10:15 am. 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). IF USING TIERED LIS:The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. |
|||
|
Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Additional staff were placed in the classroom. |
|||
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Nearby Providers
Looking for Child Care?