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The Learning Experience Child Development Center

W Chester, PA · Chester County
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Bldgc, W Chester, PA 19380
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Capacity
181 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
2

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📞 (610) 692-5004
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Bldgc
W Chester, PA 19380
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Active License
License Number
CER-00243374
License Issued
Aug 18, 2025
Expired
Aug 18, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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The Learning Experience enhances the lives of children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. In each contemporary, colorful building children learn in a fun fashion starting with sign language for infants through preschool, technology, early literacy, math, sciences, music, theater, creative arts, dance, physical fitness, nutrition, etiquette and much more. Graduates of TLE are more than prepared to enter Kindergarten and first grade. All the curriculum is proprietary and has been designed, written and published especially for TLE children. At The Learning Experience early learning is an art. We believe that knowledge is like the sky, never ending. Parents dream of the best for their children and at TLE their dreams become reality making those important first years creative, productive, happy and most importantly filled with lots of love.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-24 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: The toddler A and twaddler B classrooms had objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the classrooms sensory tables.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Items were removed from sensory tables.
2026-07-24 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: In the infant A classroom, there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of cribs that were in use.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Cribs that were in use were spaced apart so that there was at least 2 feet of space between them and other cribs in use.
2026-07-24 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child # 1 was not in the child care space where they were receiving care.

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.)
Emergency contact form was placed in child care space.
2025-07-30 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form of child #11 and #12 did not included services to be provided to the family and child on the form.

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.)
Parents will complete agreement forms that include services to provided to child and family. Director will add forms to children's file.
2025-07-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, the emergency contact information of child #1-7 did not include the telephone number of child's physician.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director and administration will obtain physicians numbers from parents.
2025-07-30 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: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, the emergency contact information of child #8 did not include the address of individual designated by the parent 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 have parents complete release person's address.
2025-07-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The health report of child #11 was dated 6/14/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will inform parent that the health report on file is expired, obtain a date for the next appointment, and file updated health report when received.
2025-07-30 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, the epi pens of child #9 and #10 were expired. The epi pen of child #9 stated please discard after 5/14/25 and the epi pen of child #10 stated please discard after 7/11/25.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Expired epi pens will be returned to parents and updated epi pens will be requested.
2025-07-30 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, there was peeling paint in the twaddler b classroom to the right of the entrance and on the right and left wall in the back of the classroom. There was peeling paint in the prepper classroom to the left of the mat shelf.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director reached out to maintenance to have them repair chipped paint areas.
2025-07-30 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/30/25, there was not a sign posted stating that a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating in the preschool 2 classroom, near the sink in the infant a classroom, and near the sink in the infant b classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director posted handwashing signs at each sink where they were missing.
2025-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/29/25 it was verified that a staff person roughly placed a child against the door causing him to hit his head while doing so.

Correction Required: 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.)
All staff will receive immediate training on the Learning Experiences's Behavior Guidance Policy. This includes age appropriate expectations and positive reinforcement techniques. A mandated team training will be conducted with a certified trainer on active supervision in the classroom and effective behavior management strategies.
2025-04-29 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: During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/29/25 it was found that the facility did not complete an incident report after being made aware that a child hit their head on a doorknob after being placed against a wall by staff person aggressively.

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.)
Staff have been retrained on the requirement to document every incident that involves injury, illness, or behavioral events. All reports will be signed by staff and an administrator. All parents will be notified of each incident
2025-04-29 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.19(a) - Required to report Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.19(a)

Description: Required to report

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation conducted on 4/29/25 it was found that the facility received a report stating that a staff person slammed a child onto the floor causing them to hit their head on a door. Facility did not report suspected abuse to Childline.

Correction Required: An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will undergo retraining on their responsibilities as a mandated reporter. This training will include reporting any suspicion of child abuse directly to ChildLine. In addition, all administrative staff will also be retrained to ensure proper reporting is done and understand the difference between Pelican and ChildLine.
2024-11-06 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: Two year old child was left unsupervised in the bathroom of the Twaddler A classroom 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. 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.)
Children will be supervised at all times. Teachers involved both completed Better Kid Care trainings Supervision: child ratio and Supervision: Playground Supervision. Teachers were also given 1:1 training by Director and Assistant Director on supervision policies and name to face count. Teachers will also have a co teacher assigned to the classroom and be supervised for 30 days.
2024-08-05 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Toddler A room was at 50 degrees.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will adjust temperature to the refrigerator so that it is at 45 degrees or less. :
2024-08-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child # 3,6,8, and 9 did not include their physicians telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain policy numbers from file and enter on emergency contact form :
2024-08-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #1, 2, 5, 8 and 11 did not include their health insurance policy number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain policy numbers from file and enter on emergency contact form.
2024-08-05 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: The bottle of child #10 was not labeled with child's name.

Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher will place label on bottle.
2024-08-05 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The facility had a ceiling tile in the Preschool 2 A classroom that had water damage.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ceiling tile will be replaced. :
2024-08-05 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Facility had chipped paint on the divider wall in the Twaddler A room. There was also chipped paint on the wall next to the bathroom in the Preschool 2 classroom.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will have contractor correct chipped paint area. :
2024-06-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: Staff person was heard saying I'm going to hurt this child or I'm going to hit this child while requesting support during a diaper change.

Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Teacher completed the 3 hour "Preparing and finding your teacher voice" training on BKC on 6/27/24.
2023-06-12 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/31/23, a written plan for transporting children in an emergency was not posted in the following childcare spaces: Preschool 2, Preschool 1, Preschool 2A, Toddler C, Toddler A, Preppers and Infant A rooms.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Posted signage on the emergency preparedness plan located in all the classrooms. The verbiage on the plan reads, "In the event of an emergency, an administrator will travel with the injured child via the ambulance. The teachers will remain in the classroom caring for the remaining children."
2023-06-12 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 8/31/23, the first aid kit located in the Preschool 2 room did not contain all required items (missing gloves and band aids. In Preschool 2A soap and gauze missing. (CORRECTED OIN SITE)

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.)
Completed this violation on site. Replaced required missing items in all first aid kits.
2022-12-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 9/28/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons #1, #5 and #6 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1, #5 and #6 had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training/ Pediatric First Aid & CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 10/4/22. On 12/2/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1, #5 and #6 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training/Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff persons #1, #5, and #6 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, #5 and #6-, staff persons #1, #5 and #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-12-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Continued Non-Compliance: On 9/28/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #7 file did not contain an updated pediatric first aid/cpr training. The training on file expired 2/2021. On 12/2/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #7 has still not completed training in pediatric first aid/cpr.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #7 will renew Pediatric First Aid/CPR prior to 12/17/22.
2022-12-02 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: Continued Non-Compliance: On 9/28/22, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 3270.31(f)(1-10): Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 10/4/22. On 12/2/22 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff person #1, #2 have still not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training. Staff person # 3 and #4 have still not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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 persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 will have until 12/17/22 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 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 persons #1, #2, #3, and #4, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-11-03 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: While investigating a complaint on 11/3/22 it was observed in Twaddler classroom a total of 20 children present. Staff person # 1 was asked for the names of children responsible for. Staff person#1 could not identify children specifically assigned to child care group. It was observed in the pre-school#2 classroom a total of 16 children present. Staff person # 2 was asked for the names of children responsible for. Staff person#2 could not identify children specifically assigned to child care group.

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 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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff person #1 and 2 complete supervision training. All staff will also complete this supervision training. Documentation will be sent to certification representative.
2022-09-28 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 9/22/22, Staff 1 reported that at approximately 12:00pm Child #1 was having a "tantrum." Staff #1 reported witnessing Staff #2 picking up the rest mat belonging to Child #1 and "hitting Child #1 in the head with it" while Child #1 was sitting upright. Staff #1 reported that approximately 5-10 minutes later, Child #1 was still upset. Staff #1 reported that Staff #2 got a spray bottle out of the cabinet. Staff #1 witnessed Staff #2 walk past Child #1 and spray Child #1 2-3 times in the face. Staff #1 reported Child #1 became more upset after being sprayed by Staff #2. When interviewed by Staff #3, Staff #2 acknowledged "spritzing" Child #1 with the bottle. Staff #2 stated the spray bottle contained only water.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff #2 was placed on internal suspension during investigation. Facility self reported to appropriate departments. Staff #2 was terminated on 9/23/22.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training not completed for Staff #3, #7, #8 and #11. Pediatric First Aid/CPR not completed for Staff #3, #4, #7, #10 and #11.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 will have until OCT. 13, 2022 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11, staff persons #3, #4, #7, #8, #10 and #11 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and #8 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #8 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training. (Staff #2 M.R. training was expired 12/13/16)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #2 and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and #8, staff person #2 and #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191

Description: Individual Records

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, an individual record was not on file for Staff #8.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #8 was placed on suspension until file was found.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/22, during an unannounced inspection, Staff #9 file did not contain an updated pediatric first aid/CPR training. The training on file was expired 2/2021.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will renew Pediatric First Aid/CPR by Oct 13, 2022. Staff #1 will be supervised if/when working with children by a staff person (qualified min AGS) who has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Non 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: On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire : Health & Safety Training not completed for Staff persons #3, #5, #6, #7, #8. Pediatric First Aid/CPR not completed for Staff persons #3, #4, #6, #7.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.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 persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 will have until October 13, 2022 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 an #8, staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #9 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/13/16 for Staff #2 and 6/13/17 for Staff #9.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #2 and #9 will have until October 13, 2022 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #2 and #9 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons#2 and #9, staff persons #2 and #9 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-09-28 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: On 9/28/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until October 13, 2022 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/20/2022, CERT REP ONSERVED THAT REST EQUIPMENT WAS NOT LABELED FOR SPECIFIC CHILDREN.

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.)
ALL SLEEPING DEVISCES (CRIBS,COTS,MATS) WILL BE LABELED CLEARLY WITH A NUMBER THAT IS ASSIGNED TO A CHILD ON THE MAT ASSIGNMENT FORM POSTED NEXT TO ALL MATS AND COTS STORAGE. CRIBS ARE CLEARLY LABELED WITH CHILD'S FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL.
2022-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 12/20/21, staff member #1 was observed by other staff aggressively patting a child on the back.

Correction Required: 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.)
The employee was immediately removed from the center.
2022-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/22, staff member #1 self-admitted and was observed by other staff, moving a chair from underneath a child who was sitting on it, allowing the child to fall on the floor. As well as picking children up by one arm as a form of redirecting children.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff member was immediately removed from the center.
2022-03-08 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: On 3/7/22, staff member #1 self admitted to using harsh tones with children in care.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member was immediately removed from the center.
2021-11-10 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) - No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)

Description: No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: IT WAS REPORTED BY ANOTHER TEACHER THAT THE IDENTIFIED STAFF WAS SEEN AND HEARD PUTTING CHILDREN IN THEIR SEATS ROUGHLY, MISHANDLING THEM ON THE PLAYGROUND BY DRAGGING THEM, AND INAPPROPRIATE/BORDERLINE YELLING AT THE CHILDREN.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE STAFF MEMBER WAS IMMEDIATELY PUT ON LEAVE WHILE AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT.

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