Graceway Children Academy
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: (Cited on SIN- 00270557)- It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of hours of experience or education. The documentation of education on file for Staff person #2 needs an equivalency verification. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 is now classified as an aide. Verification of hours will be included in the file when equivalency verification is received. Qualifications for AGS will then be evaluated. |
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| 2025-09-17 | 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: Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7/28/25- 8/29/25 (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.) The fire detection system will be tested before 30 calendar days is up. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Red House classroom that plastic containers of wipes were accessible to children. This was corrected on site. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Wipes will be kept on upper shelves out of reach of children, who are accessing the bathroom area. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Purple Classroom that a younger child was visiting the classroom, and an emergency contact form was not in the childcare space. This was corrected on site. It was observed in the Green House that there were two children in the classroom without emergency contact forms. This was corrected on site. 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.) When children are visiting a classroom, the emergency contact form will move with them to that room. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file for staff person #1 did not include documentation of pediatric first- aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include documentation of pediatric first- aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. 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. 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.) All new staff will complete pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.31(f) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.31(f) Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #1 completed the first part of health and safety training on 8/2/25. Part two was not completed within 90 days of hire. It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include health and safety training within 90 days of hire. 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Moving forward all new staff will complete both part one and part two of the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not have a name on it. It was observed that the file for staff person #5 included health assessments dated 6/20/23 and 8/10/25. The health assessments for staff person #5 were not completed every 24 months as required. 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.) All heath assessments will be checked closer during initial on-boarding paperwork completion to ensure each document is complete and the name of the employee is accurately recorded. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: It was observed that staff person #6 had 3 of 12 needed hours on file between 8/3/24- 8/3/25. 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.) Training hours for staff were collected and added to the employee file. Documentation has been provided. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file for staff person #3 did not include a State Police clearance or the request for one at hire. It was observed that staff person #3 obtained the State Police clearance outside of the 45- day provisional period. It was observed that the file for staff person #4 included NSORs dated 5/11/20 and 8/5/25. It was observed that the file for staff person #5 included NSORs dated 3/5/20 and 8/1/25. It was observed that the file for staff person #6 included NSORs dated 12/19/19 and 8/1/25. NSOR verification for staff person #4, #5, and #6 was not updated every 60 months as required. 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.) All staff clearances will be checked closer when initial on-boarding paperwork is completed to ensure each clearance and date is accurately recorded. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a) Description: Each staff person meets quals Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of hours of experience or education. The documentation of education on file for Staff person #2 needs an equivalency verification. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2's degree will be sent to the ELRC for translation and verification. If they are unable to verify it is acceptable experience and education-further steps to verify will be taken. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Church classroom that there was a spray bottle used for cleaning in an unlabeled bottle. This was corrected on site. 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.) Plastic spray bottles will be labeled with contents inside before use or storage. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the Barber Shop that there was an excessive buildup of dirt on the trashcan. It was observed in both the upstairs and downstairs bathroom that there was an excessive buildup of dirt on the stepstools. It was observed that a deck box on the playground had an excessive buildup of dirt and leaves in the bottom. It was observed in the Bakery Classroom that the trash was not taken out daily. This was corrected on site. It was observed in the kitchen that there was a buildup of food and dirt in the bottom of the refrigerator. 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.) Surfaces, toys, and refrigerators will be thoroughly wiped down and cleaned on a regular basis. Trash will be taken out daily. If it is full mid-day, it will be taken out. |
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| 2024-08-22 | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection, a mat in the downstairs bathroom, used to change diapers, was cracked and the foam was exposed. The plastic boarder of the mat by the water fountains was cracked and missing, causing the rug to raise up making a tripping hazard. A Mickey Mouse pink couch in the Barber Shop Classroom was stained. An air vent in the infant classroom was covered in a layer of dust. 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 cracked diaper changing mat has been removed and replaced. The mat by the cafeteria water fountain as been removed. The pink Minnie Mouse couch in the Barber Shop has been removed. The air vent in the infant classroom has been cleaned. Pictures are attached |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection small pieces of plastic from an art project making blinds for windows in the older toddler classroom were on the floor accessible to children. (corrected at inspection) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic pieces were removed from the floor and thrown away. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection young toddler's hands were being wiped with antibacterial wipes and not being washed after being diapered. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will always wash a child's hands after diapering. Antibacterial hand wipes will only be acceptable under the age of one year. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.152 Description: Adult Hygiene Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a staff member wearing gloves while diapering children in the older toddler classroom was not washing their hands after diapering each child. Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will always wash their hands between assisting in the bathroom or diapering each child |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection two bottles were not labeled with the child's name in the infant classroom. (corrected at inspection) 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.) Staff will ensure all toddlers and children's belongings are labeled with full names or initials. |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 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: It was observed at the time of inspection, an electrical outlet in the Pizza Shop Classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. (corrected on site) 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.) Protective outlet cover was put in place |
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| 2024-08-22 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a staff member's purse containing allergy medication, was on the floor, accessible to children in the Pizza Shop Classroom. (corrected on site) Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The purse and medication were made inaccessible to children. Staff will be reminded that all personal belongings and contents are to be locked away or kept not in childcare space |
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| 2024-01-10 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Facility self-reported: It was observed at the time of inspection that the roof is leaking causing water to leak into the older toddler classroom and young toddler bathroom. 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.) We notified our roofing contractors immediately to schedule service. Roofers were able to locate and patch the weak spots on the roof. All damaged tiles were replaced. |
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| 2023-08-15 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection the carpet in the toddler indoor play area was fraying and a nap mat used for diaper changing in the Older Toddler classroom bathroom was cracked and the foam was exposed. Corrected at inspection. 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. 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 carpet was trimmed where it was fraying, and the mat was replaced at the time of inspection. |
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| 2022-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection a bottle containing sanitizer and soapy water were not labeled. Corrected at inspection. 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.) Bottles were labeled at the time of inspection |
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| 2022-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that a metal bathroom stall wall in the boys bathroom downstairs in the gross motor room and a metal bathroom stall wall in the boys bathroom next to the cafeteria were rusty. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) New bathroom panels have been ordered and will be installed to replace all old panels beginning to show rust. |
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| 2022-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: It was observed at the time of inspection that the sink in the bathroom adjacent to the Bank classroom did not have a handwashing sign. Corrected at inspection. Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A handwashing sign was placed on the sink. |
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