The Learning Experience

Regulation: 3270.61(h)(2)(i)/3270.61(h)(2)(ii)

Description: No more than two 1/2 hour time periods daily/Designated on facility schedule

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 7/28/26. The capacity of Room 133 is 25 children and had been exceeded by 5 children from 10:00am-11:30am on 7/28/26. Staff in Room 133 stated that the last of the school age children arrived at about 9:30, giving them 30 total school age children with three staff. The staff stated that a group of school age children had been outside from 9:30-10:00, but all the school age children had been in Room 133 since 10:00am. This was at 11:30am. The school age schedule did not include any designated times when the classroom would be over capacity.

Correction Required: The capacity established for an indoor space may be exceeded for no more than two separate 1/2 hour time periods daily when older toddler, preschool or school-age children are participating in a program activity. When the number of older toddler, preschool or school-age children participating in a program activity exceeds the capacity of the child care space each time period shall be designated on the facility's schedule of daily activities.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/20/26. At that time, Staff Person #6 named 6 young toddlers in their primary care group. Staff Person #7 named 4 young toddlers in their primary care group.

Correction Required: The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. TIERED LIS: 1. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The facility will demonstrate compliance with 3270.113(a)(2) for a period of three months. There may be no instances of noncompliance during this time period during unannounced inspections. The operator shall provide a correction date that is 3 months from the date of plan submission.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: An inspection was conducted 4/20/26 as a result of self-reported non-compliance. On 4/15/26, Child #1 was sleeping in a crib in the Infant B Room when the fire alarm sounded. This was not a scheduled fire drill. Child #1 was left inside during the evacuation by Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4. Staff had not assigned children to primary care groups and none of the eleven children in the room were assigned to a primary staff. Staff stated that they did not conduct name-to-face checks. Staff reported to Staff Person #5 that they had 10 children total in their care. Staff were unaware that Child #1 was left inside until another staff performing a classroom sweep was observed carrying the infant outside.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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 shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed. 3. The facility will maintain compliance with 3270.113a and 3270.113a1 for a period of three months. There may be no instances of noncompliance during this time period during unannounced inspections. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the three months will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted on 4/20/26. At that time, Staff Person #6 was heard harshly yelling "Lay down! No! Lay down!" to Child #2, a young toddler, who was off their nap mat during naptime.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The policy must address compliance with 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d, and 3270.113e. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 3/18/26. During the investigation, staff stated that between 1-3 infants and young toddlers are receiving care in the lobby and front office for at least one hour at least once per week. Child #1 was observed sleeping in a buggy/stroller on one occasion. The facility's handbook states that children will be placed in a crib or laid down on a nap mat or cot.

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.

Regulation: 3270.113(e)

Description: Restraints prohibited

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/18/26. At that time, Child #2 was observed wrapped in their blanket, laying facedown on their nap mat. The child was wrapped so that their arms were inside the blanket and could not move. Staff Person #1 was sitting on the floor, perpendicular to Child #2, with both legs placed on top of the child, restricting their movement. The child was laying still and not struggling to free themselves. Staff Person #1 stated that this is how Child #2 falls asleep. Staff Person #1 was instructed to remove their legs from the child. Staff Person #1 removed one leg from the child. Staff Person #1 was again instructed to remove their leg from overtop of the child. Once they did, Child #2 got up and began wandering around the room.

Correction Required: A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS 1. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a policy regarding naptime. This policy must address the prohibition of restraints during naptime, including holding a child down or strapping a child into a buckle chair. The policy should include that a child may be asked to remain on their nap mat but cannot be restrained on the nap mat. The policy must address naptime ratios and what to do if a child is off their nap mat for a quiet activity. The policy should address naptime ratios when infants are in care. The policy should include the procedures to follow if the children wake and leave their nap mats while naptime ratios are being followed. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review the policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the Napping Policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff.

Regulation: 3270.61(a)

Description: Indoor space- small muscle

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted 3/18/26. During the investigation, staff stated that between 1-3 infants and young toddlers are receiving care in the lobby and front office for at least one hour at least once per week. The lobby and front office are not measured child care space.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/18/26. At that time, the thirty-day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The most recent testing date logged was 2/5/26, 41 days prior to the inspection.

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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, cracked cubbies were observed in Room 133, Room 126, and Room 118. Woven baskets that were coming apart were observed in Room 122, Room 121, and Room 118.

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.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, plastic bags were observed in low cubbies where they were accessible to the toddlers receiving care in Room 130 and Room 126. Staff stated that children are still placing objects in their mouths in both rooms.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, the nap mats in Room 133 and Room 121 were labeled with numbers. A list denoting which nap mat is assigned to each could not be located in the classrooms.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, the emergency contact forms for Child #1 and Child #2 was not present in Room 105, where they were receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in Room 126 or Room 125.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, the lock on the cabinet under the changing table in Room 125 was not working properly and the cabinet was able to be opened by pulling the cabinet door. Diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was located on a shelf approximately 12 inches high inside the cabinet and was accessible to the children in the room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

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

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/13/26, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2 did not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file was dated 12/30/23.

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.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/13/26, the staff files were reviewed. Staff Person #1 did not complete the required PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2 within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff Person #1 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 on 9/17/25, 104 days after their date of hire and PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 2 on 1/2/26, 212 days after their date of hire.

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

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 118 and in Room 110. Wallpaper was observed peeling from the wall under the Leap Board in Room 121. The doorknob had fallen off the bathroom door in Room 122.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/9/26 and 1/13/26. On 1/9/26, there were no handwashing signs at the sinks in Room 133, Room 130, Room 125, and Room 121.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/8/25. During the inspection, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 had a group of ten young and older toddlers. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 had a group of ten young toddlers. Staff were able to name all children in the room, however the staff had not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children at that time. An acceptable plan of correction was received 9/10/25 with a correction date of 9/22/25. An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/15/25 due to self-reported noncompliance. At that time, it was found that a lapse of supervision occurred on 9/8/25 at approximately 2:30pm. Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 took a group of 18 two- and three-year-olds to the playground. Child #1 was left behind in the classroom for approximately five minutes before being discovered by another staff person. During this inspection, compliance with 3270.113a2 was verified. The facility's acceptable plan of correction was received 10/27/25 indicating that all staff would complete a minimum of two hours of training in supervision by 11/15/25. An unannounced inspection was conducted 11/21/25. At that time, the legal entity stated that Staff Person #8 had not attended the required supervision training.

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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #8 to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. Any new staff hired by the date of the scheduled training for Staff Person #8 must also attend the training. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the supervision training will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/8/25. During the inspection, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 had a group of ten young and older toddlers. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 had a group of ten young toddlers. Staff were able to name all children in the room, however the staff had not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children at that time. An acceptable plan of correction was received 9/10/25 with a correction date of 9/22/25. An unannounced inspection was conducted 9/15/25 due to self-reported noncompliance. At that time, it was found that a lapse of supervision occurred on 9/8/25 at approximately 2:30pm. Staff Person #4, Staff Person #5, and Staff Person #6 took a group of 18 two- and three-year-olds to the playground. Child #1 was left behind in the classroom for approximately five minutes before being discovered by another staff person. During this inspection, compliance with 3270.113a2 was verified.

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. 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 shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the supervision training will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)/3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children/Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 8/8/25. During the inspection, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 had a group of ten young and older toddlers. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 had a group of ten young toddlers. Staff were able to name all children in the room, however the staff had not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children at that time.

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. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. TIERED LIS 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 shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy must address how the center will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision on the playground. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the supervision policy will be reviewed with all staff.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, the red, child size couch in Room 126 was ripped and the cushions were worn down to the hard frame.

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.

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, plastic bags were observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in Room 130. The plastic bags were accessible to the children in the room. Staff in the room said that there are some children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25 with children in care at the facility. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the children.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.133(4)

Description: Locked

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, an albuterol inhaler was observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in Room 110. The medication was accessible to the preschool children in the room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25 with children in care at the facility. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25 with children in care at the facility. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for walks and trips. Staff said that the children will take walks and trips.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, a piece of metal was observed sticking out of the ground terminal of an electrical outlet approximately twelves inches from the floor in Room 108.

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

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, Clorox wipes and IronPig Sunscreen were observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in Room 130. Aveeno sunscreen was observed in a backpack hanging from a hook in Room 125. The items were accessible to the toddlers and preschool children in the rooms. All were labeled, "keep out of reach of children."

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

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, the temperature of the sink used for handwashing after diapering in Room 125 reached a temperature of 116° F.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, a water stained ceiling tile was observed in the boys bathroom in Room 118. The sink opposite the door in Room 130 was leaking water onto the counter when running.

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

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: An initial inspection was conducted 6/6/25. At that time, three storage shelves and two tables were pushed up against the emergency exit in Room 133.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.