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The Lehigh School Academy Of Early Education Inc

Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
1593 Lehigh St, Allentown, PA 18103
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Capacity
115 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 221-8845
1593 Lehigh St
Allentown, PA 18103
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258926
License Issued
Oct 5, 2026
Active Through
Oct 5, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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THE LEHIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF EARLY EDUCATION INC is a Child Care Center in ALLENTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 115 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing the signature of the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Administration be sure to go over all of the children's flies to assure that all agreements are signed by the operator and the parent.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing the services to be provided to the family and the child.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Services provided to the family and the child will be documented on our agreement form for each child. Provider will ensure that all services and extra services provided will be listed on the agreement form. The form will be updated by parents and center director periodically. It will be held in child's file and a copy will be provided for the families in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information.
2026-07-21 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing the child's date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All agreement forms will specify the date of every child's admission. Agreement forms of existing enrolled children will be reviewed to ensure admission dates added. If the dates are missing, they will be added immediately.
2026-01-13 Complaints- Legal Location 20.71(b)(5) - Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 20.71(b)(5)

Description: Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse. On 1/13/26 staff #1 was terminated.

Correction Required: A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility members were terminated immediately on the same day. Further investigation was conducted. They will not ever be eligible to work at our facility again. Childline was called to report the incident.
2026-01-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep reviewed video from 1/5/26 and observed child #1 leaving the classroom on two occasions. Once child #1 left the classroom and returned immediately and then child #1 went into the bathroom unsupervised. Neither staff #1 or 2 went to retrieve the child.

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 must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must submit a supervision policy that addresses dealing with difficult behaviors in children. Staff will sign off on the policy that they understand. Operator shall get DHS approval of the policy prior to reviewing with staff. 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 operator shall provide a date for when the policy will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Effective immediately, all staff MUST actively supervise children at all times! Training on Strategies for Active Supervision that was mandated for the staff from PA Keys Registry by administration. All active staff attended the training and the policies for supervision were reviewed again. Date of Correction 4/2/26 2. The administration as usual offered the mandated Health and Safety trainings to all staff members before the first day of service, however, the administration will also offer additional training approved by DHS prior to hiring new staff on how to handle children with difficult behaviors. A date for when the training is completed will be provided when it's finished. Date of correction 7/8/26 3. Staff were given an updated and revised version of the Supervision Policy to review and sign off that they reviewed it. Staff will remain with their group while actively supervising children when they are in the bathroom, the classroom and the play area. Date of Correction 4/10/26
2026-01-13 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(b) - General Health and Safety/No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.113(b)

Description: General Health and Safety/No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep reviewed video footage dated from 1/5/26 and observed facility person #2 forcefully grabbing child #1's left arm and pulling child #1 across the room to the sleeping cot. Facility person #2 pushed child #1 onto the cot and sat next to the child. In the footage it was observed when child #1 attempted to get up facility person #2 responded by forcefully pushing the child's head down causing the child to hit child's head on an object near the cot. Cert Rep reviewed footage and observed facility person #1 grabbing and dragging child #1 across a table and slamming child #1 down onto the cot. Cert Rep also observed Facility person #1 & 2 push and grab child #2 onto the cot. On 1/13/26 both staff #1 & 2 were terminated.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our plan of correction for the description above was to immediately terminate both staff involved in the incident. The existing staff were bought together for a staff meeting and reminded of how to properly handle children with safety and care. We went over again policies and procedures from the Employee handbook that was given at the time of hire that states for a staff member to call an administrator for help if they feel that they cannot handle a child that is having behaviors. Training from PA Key Registry on Addressing Special Needs and Challenging Behaviors was mandated by administration for staff to take. Administration made it clear that if any of these behaviors are observed from the current staff, they will be terminated immediately.
2025-09-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed the cots in the 1 year old room are not labeled for individual use.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan that will be put in place and implemented will be that numbered cot lists will be placed in each classroom. Cots will be labeled according to the number and the child's name.
2025-09-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed 3 lunch boxes in the 1-year-old room with ice packs and perishable's including specifically milk and yogurt inside.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan put in place will be for the staff to put lunchboxes that contain perishable food in their refrigerator once the child has arrived with it from home. If they are unable to do so, they will seek out a staff member to put it in the kitchen refrigerator.
2025-09-11 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.165 - Menus Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.165

Description: Menus

Noncompliance Area: The operator did not have a menu posted.

Correction Required: An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The correction plan has been implemented and menus are posted on the front door of the center as well as on the parent board of each classroom.
2025-09-11 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 9/11/25 Cert Rep observed staff person #1 supervising 11 preschool children, this group requires an additional staff person. Cert Rep observed staff person #2 supervising 8, 2 yr old children, this group requires an additional staff person.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall ensure that there are enough qualified staff onsite to meet the required staff: child ratios at all times. If there are not enough staff currently employed at the facility to meet this requirement, the operator shall reduce the number of children in care to maintain the required staff: child ratios. The portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 3. The legal entity will develop a policy to ensure that the staff: child ratio is maintained at all times. This policy must include a statement that if there are not enough staff to meet the required staff: child ratios, no more children will be accepted into care. This policy must be submitted to the Regional Office for approval. Upon approval this policy shall be shared with all staff as well as all parents of children enrolled at the facility. The operator shall have all staff and parents sign off on a copy of the policy. The operator shall provide a date for when this portion of the plan will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1.Correction Date 9/12/25____Staff will ensure to notify directors when they are over ratio. In addition, directors will walk around every 30 minutes to ensure that ratios are being met. Directors will send extra staff, step in and/or move children to age-appropriate classrooms to ensure that ratios are met at all times. 2.Correction Date 9/12/25____Director will ensure that there are enough qualified staff to meet ratio on a daily basis. If not, parents will be notified prior and classrooms will be closed to ensure that ratios can be met and kept. 3.Correction Date 10/10/25____A policy will be developed that includes a statement that if there are not enough staff to meet the required staff; child ratios, no more children will be accepted into care for that day. The policy will be submitted to the Regional Office for approval by 10/10/25. Upon approval, the policy will be shared with all staff and parents who will sign off on a copy of the policy.
2025-08-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: On 8/1/25 child #1 tripped and her face hit the floor resulting in a red mark on her cheek. Staff person #1 admitted that an accident report was not written.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make sure all teachers write an incident report or a booboo report for any incident that occurs in the classroom.
2025-07-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 is missing services to be provided to the family and the child.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fee agreement has been updated.
2025-07-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 is missing arrival and departure times.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Arrival and departure times have been added.
2025-07-10 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 is missing two written, nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff has been asked to provide letters. She is working on that now.
2025-07-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Emergency drills have not been conducted annually, date of last emergency drill conducted was 5/15/24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will make sure that we have yearly emergency drills, as per the regulations.
2024-09-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: On 9/3/24, staff person #1 left child #1 on the school bus unsupervised in the parking lot of the daycare 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bus driver will complete the assigned check list daily and submit it weekly to DHS.
2024-09-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: On 9/3/24, staff person #1 left child #1 on the school bus unsupervised in the parking lot of the daycare 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
There is a checklist for each school that the driver uses. The bus driver will use it at drop off and pick up. A call was placed to the stars manager to schedule supervision training. The driver also has an assistant teacher on the bus.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 & 4 are missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will enter the missing information onto their child's paperwork.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 & 2 are missing the address of the individual designated to whom the child may be released. Child #4 is missing the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated to whom the child may be released.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will review the forms with parents to make sure the forms are filled out correctly to stay in compliance.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #3 is missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents will sign consent for minor to receive firs aid as required by the ELRC.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #3 is missing two written nonfamily references.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will be verified and making sure all staff members have their two letters of reference before their start date.
2024-07-26 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 & 2 has not completed pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will finish the online portion of trainings as soon as possible.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Children 1 and 2 did not have updated flu shots on file.

Correction Required: The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children 1 and 2 will obtain updated flu shots or exemption letters.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The facility did not have an electronic version of the regulations available to parents.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will post electronic version of the regulations in front.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started in Center Based Care.

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f). Staff person #2 will have until 8/5/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 will complete the training.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and cpr. The first aid training that was on file was not through an approved PQAS trainer or curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10). Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 will obtain first aid/cpr training.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school age room was missing medical tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Medical tape was replaced.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: In the prek room, the waste basket in the bathroom did not have a lid on it.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The lid was put back on.
2023-07-20 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: Fire alarm testing occurred on 6/5/2023 and then again on 7/12/2023. As a result, more than 30 days was between testing.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Alarm testing was up to date.
2023-04-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/19/2023, it was found that one child did not have an emergency contact form in his designated classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child has emergency contact in his classroom.
2023-04-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: During an inspection between 4/19/2023-5/10/2023, it was found that staff 1 did not have a file at the facility.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances are on file.
2023-04-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 and 5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS for date of hire): Staff 2, and 5 did not have pediatric first aid/cpr training on file. Staff 2, and 5 did not have the updated 6 or 10 hour health and safety training on file.

Correction Required: Staff persons 2, and 5 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) (10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2, and 5 will have until 6/17/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2, and 5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, and 5, staff person #2,and 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I am trying to schedule first aid and cpr training. Health and Safety training was completed. See attached.
2023-04-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 2, and 5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff 5 also did not have a state police clearance on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 2,and 5 will have until 6/17/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, and 5, staff persons 2, and 5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Due to not have a state police clearance on file, staff 5 will not be in childcare until all appropriate clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated reporter training was done.
2023-04-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation from 4/19/2023 to 5/10/2023, it was found that staff 2, the director, admittedly, is not present at the facility for at least 30 hours a week.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new Director was hired and started on May 30, 2023. She will be onsite for 45 hours every week.
2023-04-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.37(b)(3) - HS/GED/8th grade + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.37(b)(3)

Description: HS/GED/8th grade + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation from 4/19/2023 to 5/10/2023, it was found that staff 1 did not have any education on file.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Education is on file.
2022-07-07 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, there was a crib that was not labeled with the child's name on it. The crib is actively utilized by a specific child.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The crib was labeled.
2022-07-07 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Child 1 did not have a date of admission on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child 1's date of admission was obtained.
2022-07-07 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1's child abuse clearance expired 4/24/2022. Staff 2's FBI clearance expired 4/25/2022. Both clearances were not updated until 6/8/2022. As a result, there was a lapse of the staff person not having updated child abuse and FBI clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Clearances are up to date.
2022-07-07 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the school age room was missing medical tape.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility replaced the medical tape.
2021-11-17 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.136(d) - Communicate report to DOH Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.136(d)

Description: Communicate report to DOH

Noncompliance Area: Facility reported to DHS a COVID case that occurred on 11/9/2021 and they were informed on 11/10/2021. Facility did not report to DHS until 11/17/2021.

Correction Required: A facility person who knows of a communicable disease for which 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases) requires reporting, or who knows of a group expression of an illness which may be of public concern, whether or not it is known to be of a communicable nature, shall report it promptly to the appropriate division of the Department of Health as specified in Chapter 27, or to a local department of health.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility notified DHS of the COVID case.

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