Description: Our parents have confidence each day that their child is being taken care of in a loving and respectful environment. We extend the offer to all families to come visit us and see why The Learning Experience is the perfect home away from home. We know that choosing care for your little one(s) is an important decision and greatly affects the life of your child and your family. We pride ourselves on our warm and loving teachers, phenomenal curriculums and the simple extras that make bringing your child to day care an easy and stress free event. Our unique programs are based upon years of research and early childhood education experience and that is why we pride ourselves on offering both excellent academic programming as well as a variety of enrichment programs all free of charge to our children. Our schools are divided into classrooms based on age and development beginning with our state-of-the-art infant rooms. From there, children advance into the Toddlers, Twaddlers, Preppers, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten programs. The Learning Experience® is extremely proud of our proprietary curriculum, "L.E.A.P®", or The Learning Experience's Academic Program. At TLE we realize that how children learn is as important as what they learn and encourage each child to achieve success while acquiring invaluable social skills. L.E.A.P. is broken into three separate stages based on age and development beginning with Little Learners and progressing through L.E.A.P.® 1 and L.E.A.P.® 2. All children participate in one or more of our enrichment programs provided by Charlie Choo Choo® Enrichment Programs, whose certified instructors come directly to the childrens classrooms. Programs including Music 4 Me®, Dancing Feet®, Suddenly Science®, Marvelous Math®, Start to Art®, Movin' & Grovin'® and Fun with Phonics® further develop each child's imagination, socialization skills, mind and body. The programs rotate every twelve weeks and the program(s) each class receives is determined upon age appropriateness. In addition, we believe what is good for one child is good for all and that is why we never charge our parents for enrichment programs.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/5/20, it was observed that the records of -staff person #1, #2, #3, #5 and #6 did not include out of state clearances as required by CPSL. Staff persons have current out of state driver licenses as proof of addresses. -staff person #4 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate(NSOR) as required by the CPSL Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, #2, #3, #5, #6-- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.) The provider will obtain required hiring documents for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6. The provider will comply with CPSL and chapter 3270 going forward by requiring clearances for all staff persons who do reside or have resided outside of PA. NSOR will be provided for staff person #4. NSOR clearance as required by the CPSL will be obtained upon hire for employees and retained as part of the staff files |
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| 2020-11-05 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/5/20, it was observed that there was peeling/chipped paint in School Age Room 118 in the right corner near the baseboard and Pre-K Room 121on the left wall near the window 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. 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.) The provider will correct any areas of peeled paint, and will continue to inspect classrooms for potential hazards in the future and make necessary repairs as needed |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: CHILD 1 AND 2 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT FLU IMMUNIZATION. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) CHILD 1 AND 2 WILL HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT FLU IMMUNIZATION OR A LETTER OF EXEMPTION ON FILE AT ALL TIMES. ALL CHILDREN WILL HAVE PROOF OF A CURRENT FLU IMMUNIZATION OR A LETTER OF EXEMPTION ON FILE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-11-19 | Renewal | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: STAFF 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL. (LAST PHYSICAL DATES: STAFF 1 -7/18/16, STAFF 2 - 6/19/17, STAFF 3 - 7/19/17, STAFF 4 - 11/16/17, AND STAFF 5 - 11/15/17). 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 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 WILL HAVE UP TO DATE PHYSICALS ON FILE. ALL STAFF WILL HAVE CURRENT PHYSICALS ON FILE AT ALL TIMES. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: Two child size sofas in the indoor play space were torn and in disrepair. 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. Repair or replace the sofas. Ensure that all toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children are in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The children's' sofas will be removed and replaces with other appropriate seating as we are in the process of renovating the indoor play space. |
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| 2019-07-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents (#1- hired 7/819- no proof of FBI fingerprinting prior to working with children, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT not signed and dated by a witness). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. Ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility Person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. We will submit a copy of the properly completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons. We will ensure that all clearances are completed and submitted within the required timeframes specified in the CPSL. |
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| 2019-04-11 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) - No physical punishment /No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: On 4/11/19, CR spoke with facility director. Per the director, on April, 10, 2019, after an interview with staff #2; it was confirmed staff #1 used harsh language, but the staffer could not verify physical punishment. Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was terminated. No staff will use physical punishment or harsh language. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, WOODCHIPS OBSERVED SURROUNDING THE EMBEDDED PLAY EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON THE PRESCHOOL OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE DID NOT MEASURE REQUIRED 9". (APPROXIMATELY 6" WAS MEASURED) Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replenishment of wood chips in the fall zone around the embedded play equipment has been scheduled to take place on Saturday 10/6/18/2018. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.106(j) - Prohibit items in crib | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD #1 WAS OBSERVED SLEEPING IN A CRIB WITH A STUFFED TOY. CHILD #2 WAS OBSERVED ASLEEP IN A CRIB WITH A STUFFED TOY ATTACHED TO THE PACIFIER. Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have been retrained and coached on the topic of what items are allowed and not allowed the a crib with an infant. Admin will spot check on a regular basis to ensure these items are not in a crib. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE ADDRESS FOR DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS WERE NOT OBSERVED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS BELONGING TO CHILD #3, #4, #5 AND #6. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN THE ADDRESS OF DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) - Each child care space/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, AN EMERGANCY CONTACT FORM BELONGING TO CHILD #3 AND CHILD #4 WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM WHERE CARE WAS BEING PROVIDED. ADDITIONALLY, EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS LOCATED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE WERE NOT UPDATED AT LEAST ONCE IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD. 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.If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency contact form for child #3 and child #4 were provided to the young toddler classroom. All emergency contact forms were updated in all classrooms. Going forward the center will have parents review emergency contact info and update every 6 months. Copies will be given to the office and classrooms. |
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| 2018-09-20 | 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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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT INCLUDING TB TEST RESULTS WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILES BELONGING TO STAFF #1, STAFF #2, STAFF #3 AND STAFF #4. 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.) DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN ALL MISSING INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND RESULTS OF TB TESTING. MOVING FORWARD, DIRECTOR SHALL OBTAIN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB TEST RESULTS PRIOR TO ALLOWING STAFF TO WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION WAS NOT OBSERVED IN THE FILE BELONGING TO STAFF #1. 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. **STAFF #1 IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT THE FACILITY AS OF 10/3/18.** |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR STAFF #1. DIRECTOR WILL OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR ALL STAFF UPON HIRE. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, NO EVIDENCE OF AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN WAS OBSERVED AT THE FACILITY. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND DOCUMENT IN WRITING THE DATE OF THE UPDATE. DIRECTOR WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN IN WRITING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. A COPY OF THE UPDATE WILL BE KEPT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY. |
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| 2018-09-20 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Noncompliance Area: ON 9/20/18, DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION, UNCOVERED ELECTRIC OUTLETS WERE OBSERVED ON THE POWER STRIP ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN LOCATED IN SMART BOARD CABINET. 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 COVERS WERE PLACED IN THE POWER STRIP TO ENSURE ALL ELECTICAL OUTLETS WERE COVERED. |
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