The Curiosity Shoppe
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 1, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of fire safety training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete fire safety training. |
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| 2026-04-01 | 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: During renewal inspection on April 1, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain a PA State Police clearance conducted within 60 months (dated 1-29-21). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 obtained a new PA State Police clearance at the time of inspection. |
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| 2026-04-01 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 1, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint in the front room of building 2. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has patched the hole and painted the wall. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain the Health and Safety 1 hour update, and the record of staff #2 did not contain Pediatric first-aid and CPR, or the Health and Safety trainings. Staff #1 and #2 were the only staff providing care in the classroom at the time of inspection. 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.) Staff will complete all required pre-service trainings and will be supervised until all trainings are completed. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1 and 2 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test, and the record of facility person #3 contained a health assessment but no Tb test. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain health information from all staff. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i) Description: Age Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1, 2, and facility person #3 did not include verification of age. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has obtained verification of age for all staff. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not contain verification of education or experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain documentation of education and experience for these staff. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1 and 2 and facility person #3 did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain two written nonfamily references for these staff. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance, a Child abuse clearance, or the receipt/results of the DHS FBI clearance. The record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, or a receipt/results of the DHS FBI clearance. The record of facility person #3 (volunteer) did not contain a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, or an FBI clearance. Staff #1 and 2 and facility person #3 were the only persons present in the room providing care at the time of inspection. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1, 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and 2 and facility person #3 may not work in a child care position until all documentation required under the CPSL are obtained and on file. |
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| 2025-06-26 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, certification representative observed a monstera plant and philodendron plants in the child care space. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed plants immediately from child care space. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(2) - Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2) Description: Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 9, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will obtain documentation of Tb screening from this staff. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 9, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current pediatric first aid and CPR training (expired 3/2025). Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will complete an acceptable pediatric first-aid and CPR class. |
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| 2025-04-09 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 9, 2025, certification representative observed a jade plant and a golden pothos plant in the "specials" room. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed the toxic plants immediately from the child care space. |
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| 2024-04-11 | 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: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of child #3 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 2-10-23). 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.) Parent was notified and provider will obtain a completed health assessment for this child. |
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| 2024-04-11 | 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: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training updated completed within the timeframe prescribed by DHS. 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.) Staff will complete the trainings. |
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| 2024-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain a health assessment. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person scheduled an appointment for April 24, 2024. |
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| 2024-04-11 | 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: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the financial agreement of child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 4-11-23). 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.) Provider has located the child's updated agreement form and placed it into the child's file. |
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| 2024-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid, both of which are required prior to admission. 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. 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.) Families were notified and signatures were obtained. |
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| 2024-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider notified staff of the requirement to obtain two written, nonfamily references. |
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| 2024-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum 12 clock hours of childcare training (record contained 7 hours of childcare training). Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff have been notified and will complete the trainings. Staff will not work in a child care position until trainings are complete. |
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| 2024-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification certificate, and the record of staff #3 did not contain receipts or results of the PA State police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, or NSOR verification. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all documentation required under the CPSL is obtained and on file. Staff #3 will not return until NSOR results are received. |
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| 2024-04-11 | Renewal | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of education and experience in order to qualify them for the position in which they were performing. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff were notified that copies of diplomas must be submitted, as well as any transcripts by May 15th. |
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| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-04 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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