The Hartwood Learning Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-05 | 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: Two plastic storage cabinets (approximately 6 feet tall) in the infant classroom were not anchored to the wall creating a tip over hazard. 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.) The provider will anchor anything over 4 feet into the wall or another sturdy surface. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: The immunization record of Child #1 did not contain documentation of 1 Hepatitis A vaccinations, 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. 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.) Corrected on the day of inspection. Mom wrote a letter stating she did not want the immunization being conducted at this time. |
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| 2026-08-05 | 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: Consecutive health assessments for Staff #2 (dated 2/20/2024 and 3/26/2024) more than 24 months apart. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff members were required to update their health assessment. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment of Staff #2 did not include documentation of an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee was required to return to the PCP to obtain confirmation of communicable disease status. |
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| 2026-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Consecutive mandated reporter trainings for Staff #1 were dated 1/8/2021 and 3/9/2026, more than 60 months apart. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This matter was already corrected |
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| 2026-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 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 older toddler area contained a large green bin which had a crack at the top edge going downward which was approximately 2 inches in length. A yellow Magna-Tile was cracked through the middle of the tile. 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.) The bin was removed and the yellow magnet tile was thrown away. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: A young toddler was observed to be sleeping in a crib which was placed touching another crib at the top and only allowing about 5-6 inches between the cribs on one side. This did not allow for 2 feet on three sides of the crib. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff was reminded that 2 foot rule still applies even when children are sleeping as other children are playing. |
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| 2026-05-28 | 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: The file of Staff #1 contained a signed disclosure statement on the form dated 11/8/2024 and not on the current form dated 1/1/2025. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A new form was printed from the DHS website. The form was given to the staff member to complete on the day the inspector discovered the expired form. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Two corners of the ABC/123 carpet on the young toddler side of the child care space were curling creating a tripping hazard for children and staff. 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.) Carpet tape was placed in the corners to prevent a child from potentially tripping. |
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| 2026-05-28 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.81 - Glass | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.81 Description: Glass Noncompliance Area: The glass doors, located in a high traffic area in the older toddler side of the child care space, did not contain visual strips. Correction Required: A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Windows will be painted |
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| 2025-10-17 | Initial review | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The health assessments for Staff #4 and Staff #5 appeared altered when presented for inspection. When questioned, both staff members admitted to falsifying the assessments. The health assessments cannot be accepted. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider discussed the issue with staff and requested new health assessments immediately. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a surge protector was observed to be stored under a throw rug while plugged in and in use. This presents a potential fire hazard. Correction Required: 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.) Provider removed the surge protector from under the rug to avoid a dangerous situation. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Initial review | 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: Staff Person #1 participated in Fire Safety trainings on 1/23/2024 and 3/7/2025. The dates of training are more than one year apart. 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.) Owner or director will ensure everyone completes fire safety trainings by keeping track of due dates in staff files. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Initial review | 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: The file for Staff Person #2 included a copy of a foreign degree. While the degree had been translated, it had not been assessed, making the staff person's education level unclear. The file for Staff Person #3, classified as a group supervisor, had a degree; but the degree did not specify a field of study, nor did the staff person have any documented child care experience in their record. 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.) Provider sent the foreign degree for evaluation on 10/27/2025. Pending results, we will better understand their title. Staff Person #3 has been re-designated as an aide until such time as their transcripts and experience can be verified. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: In the infant room, a surge protector strip was observed to be on the floor behind infant rocker seats. The surge protector was missing a protective cover on one of the unused outlets. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately placed an outlet cover in the surge protector. |
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| 2025-10-17 | Initial review | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The First Aid Kit in the Preschool room did not include soap. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider immediately replaced the missing item. |
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