The Learning Lamp Center At Highlands Hospital
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child's initial health report was obtained from the parent and placed in the child's file immediately. This was corrected prior. |
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| 2026-06-11 | 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: The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 1/8/26 and 5/27/24. 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.) The family with missing or overdue emergency contact information and financial agreements have been contacted, and the required forms have been reviewed, updated, and signed. Document was signed that day. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.182(3) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed and signed the emergency medical care consent form, and it was immediately placed in the child's file, that day. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent completed and signed the parental consent for minor first aid form, and it was immediately placed in the child's file that day. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the hallway between Room #1 (Infant) and Room #3 (Older Toddler), one ceiling tile was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having a water spot from a previous leak. 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 center supervisor contacted building maintenance to inspect the ceiling tile. Maintenance confirmed there were no underlying issues and replaced the ceiling tile immediately, that day. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff person who happened to be in the hallway saw Child #1 and returned the child to the classroom. Within the past 6 months, in the Preschool Room at the end of the day, Staff person #1 and three children were transitioning from the Preschool Room down the hall to the Older Toddler room. After transitioning to the Older Toddler Room, the staff in the room, Staff person #3, asked where Child #2 was. Staff person #1 replied that they thought the child had already been picked up. Staff person #1 returned to the Preschool room to check on the location of Child #2. Staff person #2 was in the room cleaning cups in the sink and unaware of Child #2 being left in the room. Child #2 was located in the Preschool room bathroom. Child #2 was without any adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff reviewed The Learning Lamp's Supervision Policy to reinforce active supervision expectations and procedures. All staff completed the Penn State Better Kid Care (PSU Better Kid Care) Supervision Training. The facility's camera system was updated to enhance monitoring throughout the program. Name tags are used for all children to support accurate attendance and accountability during transitions. Staff were reminded of the importance of maintaining continuous supervision during classroom transitions, arrivals, departures, and all daily activities. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1) Description: Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Based on staff statements, within the last month, in the Older Toddler room during pick-up, Child #1 left the Older Toddler classroom unnoticed and walk down the hallway. Within approximately one minute, another staff person who happened to be in the hallway saw Child #1 and returned the child to the classroom. Within the past 6 months, in the Preschool Room at the end of the day, Staff person #1 and three children were transitioning from the Preschool Room down the hall to the Older Toddler room. After transitioning to the Older Toddler Room, the staff in the room, Staff person #3, asked where Child #2 was. Staff person #1 replied that they thought the child had already been picked up. Staff person #1 returned to the Preschool room to check on the location of Child #2. Staff person #2 was in the room cleaning cups in the sink and unaware of Child #2 being left in the room. Child #2 was located in the Preschool room bathroom. Child #2 was without any adult supervision for approximately 5 minutes. During both instances the staff assigned the supervision of the child did not know the whereabout of all of their assigned children in their group. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff reviewed The Learning Lamp's Supervision Policy, with an emphasis on maintaining responsibility for their assigned children and knowing each child's name and whereabouts at all times. All staff completed the Penn State Better Kid Care (PSU Better Kid Care) Supervision Training. Name tags continue to be used for all children to support accountability during transitions and throughout the day. The facility's camera system was updated to enhance monitoring, and staff were reminded to complete accurate head counts and verify attendance before, during, and after all classroom transitions. |
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| 2026-04-30 | 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: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 10/17/25 - 11/17/25 (31 days) and 3/2/26 - 4/3/26 (32 days). 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.) We tested the fire alarms and completed a fire drill on 5-1-2026, within the 30 days. We have scheduled our next test and drill for 5-27-2026, within 30 from the 5-1-2026 drill. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 lacked a child service report. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Service report was completed immediately and shared with family. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The proper paperwork was completed for this child; it was over 60 days. Child file was updated immediately. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of a tuberculosis skin test and the result. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Learning Lamp started using a new staffing program in 2025 and lost access to the previous program. The document was located, uploaded, and submitted immediately. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.192(4) - CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(4) Description: CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 and Staff person #3 were reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack a DHS FBI clearance. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Learning Lamp started using a new staffing program in 2025 and lost access to the previous program. The document was located, uploaded, and submitted immediately. |
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| 2025-06-25 | 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: Staff person #3 was also observed to lack a National Sex Offender Registry check. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare 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. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Learning Lamp started using a new staffing program in 2025 and lost access to the previous program. The staff was removed from the classroom immediately until the NSOR clearance was located, uploaded, and submitted. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: At the time the staff file for Staff person #1 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of a staff evaluation for 2024. At the time the staff file for Staff person #2 was reviewed electronically, it was observed to lack documentation of an evaluation for 2025, the last documented evaluation on file is dated 5/23/24. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Learning Lamp started using a new staffing program in 2025 and lost access to the previous program. The document was located, uploaded, and submitted immediately. |
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| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: In the main hallway, outside of the Preschool Room, 3 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak from the roof that has since been repaired. 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 issue was repaired on the exterior and interior; maintenance did not replace the interior tiles immediately when they were repaired. Damaged tiles were removed immediately during the inspection and replaced. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the fee amount. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director will meet with parent to sign Service Agreement on 6/26/2024. Director will review service agreement and tuition fee with parent. Parent and Director will sign service agreement. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number. Correction Required: 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.) Director will meet with parent to add Insurance Policy number to emergency contact form on 6/26/2024. Parent and Director will sign update on emergency contact form. Policy number will be added to all classroom emergency contact binders. |
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| 2024-06-26 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/3/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 5/31/23 health report on file. The child file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 2/13/24 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 1/24/23 health report on file. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Physical date was over by 1 day due to the weekend. Child physical is now up to date. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: The black video game chairs were ripped at the seam exposing foam. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Ripped chairs were thrown away. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: The preschool and school age room lacked copies of the emergency contact forms in the room while children were in care in the room. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add additional backpack and emergency contacts for school age children. Preschool classroom will have a backpack for PS children and SA children for when they separate. 2 additional outside back packs have been purchased and prepared for each play space. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: Child files #1 and #2 lacked documentation for influenza vaccinations in accordance with the ACIP. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents wrote exemption notes to update in child files. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The operator lacked updated sections in their emergency plan that addresses volunteer emergency preparedness training and the operators plans for continuity of operations in response to an emergency to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) per Announcement C-22-04. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Update emergency plan. Add that staff and volunteers will be trained in the center emergency plan. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: The soapy water container in the young toddler room was not labeled with the contents of the bottle. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Write the classroom name and what is in the bottle on the bottle. |
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| 2023-06-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(a) Description: In child care spaces Noncompliance Area: The preschool and school age room lacked a first aid kit in the room while children were in care in the room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add additional backpack and emergency contacts for school age children. Preschool classroom will have a backpack for PS children and SA children for when they separate. 2 additional outside back packs have been purchased and prepared for each play space. |
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| 2023-06-07 | 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: The facility had documentation of fire inspections completed on 2/3/22 and 2/10/23 which exceeded the annual requirement for fire inspections. 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.) Update building manager with fire detection citation. Plan with building manager to schedule yearly inspection within year of the previous inspection. |
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| 2022-06-10 | 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: The bin containing cars that the toddler children used was cracked with 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.) Throw away the container and replace it. |
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| 2022-06-10 | 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: Child file #2 lacked designated release persons listed on the agreement form. 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.) Meet with family, have them add the designated release persons and address on agreement form. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form. Correction Required: 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.) Meet with the child's parent. Ask the parent to add the policy number to the emergency contact form. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child file #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of enrollment at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Meet with parent. Have parent take and have physician complete the health assessment form. |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Use labels to write child's name on the bottles |
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| 2022-06-10 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(2) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(2) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan did not provide for the evacuation routes of children from the facility. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Add the building's map and directions with an evacuation route to the TLL HH emergency plan. |
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| 2022-03-24 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
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