Stepping Stones Preschool
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-17 | Renewal | 3270.121(a) - Review policies and procedures | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a) Description: Review policies and procedures Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/17/26. The parent handbook did not contain a daily schedule or hours of operation. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the director updated the parent handbook to include a daily schedule and hours of operation. Will give parents the updated information. |
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| 2026-04-24 | Incident Investigation | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: On 4/24/26, Cert Rep arrived at the facility for an incident investigation. The director and classroom staff reported that in the pre-k2 classroom there was not a child safety barrier in the crease of the outside door leading to the playground. The door hinge had a gap when the door was open that injured child #1's pinky finger when the door closed. This incident occurred on 4/14/26 at 12:45pm. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director ordered child safety finger door guards (door jam shield hinge covers) and installed them on all exterior doors when they arrived on 4/20/26. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. On 11/17/25, staff #1 and #2 both acknowledged that they were unaware that child #1 had left the classroom and was outside on the front porch for approximately 1 minute unattended. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff hired as of the date of the training to receive a minimum of 3 hours of PQAS-approved, in-person training regarding supervision of children The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training must be conducted outside of childcare hours. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. For a period of 3 months, the facility shall have no occurrences of non-compliance related to supervision of children. The operator shall demonstrate compliance on unannounced visits over the next 3 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 11/17/2025 - Staff were immediately written up for the supervision lapse and assigned a supervision training to be completed by 11/21/2025. Children will be supervised at all times. Supervision discussed and reviewed with all staff at staff meeting on 12/1/2025. Child was also expelled from program as this was an ongoing concern and conversation with the parent. 2. 1/5/26-Working with ELRC and STARS Coach to get the supervision training scheduled for all staff. Once supervision training is chosen will send to DHS Rep for approval. Once approved all staff will complete the supervision training. Will provide a date of the training to DHS Rep. 3. 2/21/25-The facility will maintain compliance with supervision of children over the next 3 months. Consistent review with staff weekly as well as director's walkthrough and daily checks on supervision and ratios in order to prevent further supervision concerns and help effectively teach staff. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: ·PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. This is evidenced by the trainings on file dated 11/19/25 & 11/20/25. (see LIS code sheet for DOH). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 AND PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff will complete the required Health and Safety pre-service training within their first 90 days of hire. |
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| 2025-11-21 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: On 11/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 8/4/25 to 9/25/25 and 9/25/25-11/6/25. 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)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The directors will test the fire alarms within every 30 days of the previous date to ensure compliance. |
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| 2025-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/25. Child(ren) #1-4 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will create a document for parents to fill out and sign about feeding and formula schedule. Director will have parents complete and sign the form. Infant feeding schedules will be kept in the children's files and in the infant classroom. |
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| 2025-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/24/25. In the toddler classroom bathroom, there is a water damaged ceiling tile. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director will repair the ceiling tile in the toddler bathroom and any other water spots in the center. |
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| 2025-06-18 | Incident Investigation | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(c) Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: On 6/18/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. The wooden mulch under the embedded swing set on the preschool/school age playground measured between 7 inches and 8 inches deep. Required depth of wooden mulch is 9 inches. Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The directors will order new playground wood chips and ensure that a minimum depth of 9 inches of wood chips is maintained around all playground equipment with embedded mounting. |
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| 2025-03-12 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: On 3/12/25, an investigation of self-reported noncompliance was conducted at the facility. The investigation confirmed that on 3/5/25 that child #1 was left alone in the young toddler classroom for approximately 30 minutes when staff #1 took her supervision group outside at 3:30 pm. After supervision of the group was transferred to another staff, it was discovered that child#1 was not outside and was found alone in the classroom laying down on a mat at 4:00 PM. 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The Legal Entity will establish a supervision policy. The policy will include how the facility will demonstrate their knowledge and ability to adequately supervise children at all times. The policy must focus on ensuring that each child is seen, heard, assessed and able to be directed at all times. The policy must include how the facility will ensure appropriate supervision during transition times and while in the outdoor play area and must include procedures for transitioning children throughout the day as well as including transitions related to staff. The policy must also include a plan for each staff to be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children, including the requirement that the staff person know the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group and be physically present with the children in their group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises and include name-to-face checks. The legal entity must submit the policy to regional office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained on the policy and sign an acknowledgment that must be kept on file. The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 03/12/25: Children will be supervised at all times. 2. 03/19/25: The directors created a new supervision policy and submitted it to the NE Regional Office for approval. Once approved all staff were trained in the new policy and signed supervision policy acknowledgement log. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, as a result of staff interviews, it was determined that on 9/13/24, Staff #1 slapped child #1 in the arm with an open hand. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. If the operator currently has a discipline policy that addresses physical punishment, it must be submitted for review by the Regional Office. If the operator does not currently have a discipline policy related to physical discipline, then one must be developed and submitted for review by the Regional Office. Once reviewed and approved, the legal entity must provide training on the policy to all existing staff and any new staff going forward. Acknowledgement of training shall be kept on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility will send a copy of the current discipline policy to the NE office for review. Once approved, all staff will be trained on the Discipline of Children Policy 5.5 and a copy will be kept in the staff files. |
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| 2024-10-03 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, as a result of staff interviews, it was determined that on 9/13/24, Staff #1 slapped child #1 in the arm with an open hand. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member was terminated. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.102(c) - Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.102(c) Description: Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The outside gates in the playground area have exposed, sharp bolts and are accessible to children. The wood chips under the swings, and slide on the playground measured between 2 inches and 4 inches deep. Required depth of wood chips is 9 inches. 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. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Assistant director got bolt covers for the playground gates and covered all of the bolts. Wood chips were racked under the swings and slide. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. A daily schedule of activities was not posted in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool #2 classrooms. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Daily schedules were posted in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool #2 classrooms. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Child #1's fee agreement did not list a release person. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had child #1's parents add a release person on the fee agreement. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) - Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Description: Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the physician's address. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1, #3, and #4 parents completed all of the missing information on the emergency contact forms. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff # 1 did not have a TB screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting. The TB screen on file was dated 2/10/23. (See code sheet for DOH). 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. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 went to physician and got a copy of their more recent TB screening that was done at time of hire. TB screening was placed in staff's file. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff #3 health assessment does not indicate if staff person has communicable diseases and may work in childcare setting. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 will be taking centers physical form to physician to be filled out. New physical form was placed in staff's file. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Child #2's emergency contact form is not signed by the parent. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff had child #2's parent sign emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff # 2 did not receive emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See code sheet for DOH). 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At hire date and all new employees will receive emergency plan training and annually after a year. Director will keep a printed-out certificate in staff employee folders. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. Staff #1 does not have an NSOR clearance on file and only has the receipt of request. The provisional hire period has expired. Staff #1 has a signed disclosure statement on file dated after the first day of caring for children. All other required clearances are on file. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 9/10/24 and an FBI receipt of request on file dated 9/10/24. Both clearances were received after staff #3 was providing care to the children. Staff #4 reports that she has resided in New York during the past 5 years and does not have New York Child Abuse clearance or NYSOR. All PA clearances are on file. Staff #4 was observed providing childcare to children. (See code sheet for DOH). 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, #2, and #4 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1, #2, and #4 were suspended from the childcare facility and will not return until clearances are received. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.61(e) - Halls, etc. not included | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(e) Description: Halls, etc. not included Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The facility has an operable stove in a childcare space. Correction Required: Measured indoor space excludes space occupied by halls, bathrooms, offices, kitchens and locker rooms. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The stove was unplugged and the facility will not use the stove until a waiver is received. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. An uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the preschool room #1 classroom and in the toddler classroom. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director walked through the rooms and put receptacle covers on all the of the electrical outlets that needed them. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) - Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Description: Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. A snake plant was observed in childcare space in the preschool #1 classroom. The snake plant is listed as toxic to children and was accessible. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Snake plant was removed from the facility. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. The first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain tweezers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director put a pair of tweezers in the first aid kit. |
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| 2024-09-11 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/11/24. In the infant and preschool #1 classrooms there are water damaged ceiling tiles. Peeling paint was observed on the poles of the swing set in the 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Water damaged ceiling tiles will be replaced and HVAC personnel will come in to inspect where the ceiling tile damage is coming from. Assistant director painted the poles on the swing set. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1) Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Noncompliance Area: Child # 1 was injured on 2/2/24 and was taken to the ER for medical treatment. The report was not filed with the Regional Office until 2/5/24. The regional office was not notified of the incident by telephone within 24 hours. Operator reports that they were aware the child was being taken for treatment on 2/2/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) To make sure that that the regional office is notified within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room visits. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Outside play area a wooden toy stove was observed with a broken door, causing sharp edges and nails sticking out. A tote holding toys in the outside play area was observed to be broken, causing sharp edges. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed the broken stove and tote from childcare. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: Facility does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application. Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A supervision policy will be added to the parent handbook. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 10/27/23. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 1 will complete the 1-hour training by 10/27/23. Staff #3, #4 and #5 completed the 1-hr training on 1/30/23. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: File for Staff person # 2 and # 6 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 2 contained an NSOR clearance from the Department of Justice. File for Staff # 6 did not contain the New York child abuse clearance. 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 Persons # 2 and # 6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. The Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) was revised to include the requirement for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Clearance effective 9/30/2019. The CPSL also states that anyone hired after 9/30/19 was required to have the NSOR clearance to work in child care. Current staff must have the NSOR clearance no later 7/1/20. CPSL was revised to include new hires that have resided out of Pennsylvania with in the 5 previous years must obtain State Police and Child abuse clearances from the state that they have resided. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff # 2 and # 6 will not work in childcare until all clearances are on file. |
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| 2023-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: First aid kit in the Preschool # 2 room was missing tweezers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tweezers were added to the Preschool # 2 room first aid kit. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Nap mats for the Preschool and Toddler children were observed to be ripped with stuffing exposed. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The ripped nap mats will be replaced. |
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| 2022-09-27 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(d)(5) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Immunization record Noncompliance Area: File for Child # 1 (young toddler, DOB listed) did not contain an updated health assessment and immunization record every 6 months. Last one in file is dated 9/13/21. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parfent will provide and updated health assessment and immunization record for file. |
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| 2022-05-16 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: Hot water in the Pre-K bathroom measured at 122 degrees. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider turned the water temperature down on the water heater. |
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| 2021-11-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)). 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)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At the time of the inspection, facility was unable to provide proof of date of purchase and installation of fire detection system as required by section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §¿1016(c)). Facility provided an attestation, stating the fire system was installed December 2015. . |
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