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The Learning Village Early Childhood Dev Ctr LLC

Saxonburg, PA · Butler County
100 DEER CREEK RD, Saxonburg, PA 16056
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Quick Facts

Capacity
130 children
Type of Care
Full-Time, Part-Time, Before School, After School
Transportation
To/From School
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 352-5885
100 DEER CREEK RD
Saxonburg, PA 16056
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00260458
License Issued
Sep 7, 2026
Active Through
Sep 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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The Learning Village is committed to providing opportunities for children to develop a solid sense of self. They are encouraged to explore, laugh, learn, and embrace the world around them. Our kids will grow emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We are accredited with the Better Business Bureau with an A rating. Our commitment to children and families has been strong for nearly a decade.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday CLOSED
  • Sunday CLOSED

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A play cash register in the Pre-K Room had a sharp wire sticking out of the one edge of it.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The play cash register was disposed of in the trash.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: A blue and yellow, child sized couch in the Pre-K Room had a rip in it that had a sharp wire sticking up through the rip.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The blue and yellow child-sized couch was repaired.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: The Preschool room was lacking a posted written plan of daily activities.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Preschool room now has their daily lesson plan activities posted.
2026-06-16 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: The files for Child # 2 and # 3 both contained Emergency Contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the persons 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.)
Emergency contact forms for child #2 and Child #3 now included the addresses of the individuals to whom the child may be released.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The infant and preschool rooms were lacking posted emergency transportation plans.

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.)
The infant room and preschool rooms now have the emergency transportation plans posted.
2026-06-16 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 file for Child #1, who is a Older Toddler age child, contains a child health report that is more than 12 months old. The file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, contains two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart.

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.)
A new child health report was obtained for child #1. Child #2 has a current health report on file.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #2 contains a health assessment and TB that were obtained on 4.10.26 which is after the staff's start date.(See LIS code sheet)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has a current health assessment and TB on file.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: On the school-age area of the outside play space, where there were children playing, there was a sandbox that had standing water in the tarp covering it.

Correction Required: 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.)
The standing water on the tarp was removed.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained emergency plan training dated 5.16.26, which is more than 12 months old.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 now has emergency plan training.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained 5.5 clock hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 now has 12 clock ours of child care training.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #3 contained Fire Safety Training that was dated 5.23.25, which was more than 12 months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #3 completed DHS fire safety training.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance dated 6.9.21 and an FBI clearance dated 6.7.21 both of which are more than 60 months old. Staff #1 cannot work in a childcare position until these are updated.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -1may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 now has a state police clearance dated 6/16/26 and an FBI clearance dated 6/18/26 and was suspended until all clearances were obtained.
2026-06-16 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The facility's fire detection system testing log documented that it was tested on 10.3.25 and then on 11.3.25 which is more than 30 days between those two testings.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's fire detection system has been tested every 30 days from then on.
2025-10-20 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:55pm, an infant was observed sitting in a bucket seat at a table in the infant room. The safety straps were not buckled creating a concern for the infant's safety.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant was strapped safely into the table.
2025-10-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: On 10/9/25 at approximately 3:40pm, Staff #1 smacked a child on the hand for taking an item from another child.

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 person #1 was terminated immediately on 10/9/25.
2025-10-20 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: Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1.

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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised by a AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #2, staff person # 1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2 on 10/22/25 and staff person #2 completed both parts on 10/21/25.
2025-09-12 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When we became aware that Staff #1 had left a child in the building unsupervised, she was terminated.
2025-09-12 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.

Correction Required: 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.)
Staff #2 terminated Staff #1 because Staff #1 was responsible for her group of 4 children.
2025-09-12 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 immediately terminated Staff #1 for not following our supervision protocol.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Children were observed playing in the left outdoor play area where water was pooling in a yellow toy dump truck.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The water in the dump truck was dumped out.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: In the School Age room was a wire shelf with toys and games on it which presented a tipping hazard as it was unstable.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The wire shelf was removed from the classroom. The toys were placed in a bin instead.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files for Child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9 contained the original agreement forms.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Copies were made of the original agreements and the originals were given to the parents of Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and the copies were put in their files.
2025-06-17 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: The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 lacked the address and phone number of the 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.)
The address and phone number were added to the emergency contact form for Child #7.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The PS 2 classroom lacked an emergency transportation plan.

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.)
The emergency transportation plan was posted in PS 2 classroom at the time of inspection.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The health report on file for Child #4, a preshooler, dated 9/13/24 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report on file dated 8/25/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 has a current health report on file.
2025-06-17 Renewal 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: The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.

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.)
We updated our policy to include that we are mandated reporters and are trained to identify, prevent, and report maltreatment.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The parent letter lacked information explaining the method to contact parents when an emergency arises and how to safely reunite with their children when the emergency has ended, as well as providing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our parent letter about our emergency plan has been updated to include our method of contact through Procare to let parents know about the nature of the emergency and how to be reunited with their child(ren). The parent letter now addresses accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 contained fire safety training dated 5/25/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 3/20/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #3 obtained fire safety training.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/10/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/7/19. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/31/24 which was obtained after working in a child care position. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a PA State Police clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 & #2 have a PA Child Abuse Clearance. Staff Person #4 has a PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: The power strip in the PreK room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A protective cover was placed on the electrical outlet in the power strip in the Pre-K classroom.
2025-06-17 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint in the first stall in the girls' bathroom, in the first stall in the boys' bathroom, and on the door entering the School Age room.

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.)
The areas of peeling paint were repainted.
2025-03-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: The Highlands Mucus and Cold medicine, labeled for Child #1, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Topcare Ibuprofen, labeled for Child #2, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Albuterol Sulfate medication, labeled for Child #3, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Children's Zyrtec allergy medicine, labeled for Child #4, had an expiration date of February 2025.

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.)
The expired medications were sent home with the parents that day.
2025-03-07 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: (December 30, 2024 and January 30, 2025)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The system has been tested and is in working order.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The seat covers on the outdoor see saw were observed to be torn and in need of repair, allowing foam to be exposed.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The seats on the outdoor seesaw were replaced.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: A plastic bag was observed in an open backpack in the hallway outside the 2-year-old room Classroom. The plastic bag could be accessible to children passing from the classroom through the hallway.

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.)
The plastic bag was removed from the backpack in the hallway outside the 2-year old classroom.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The shelving on a small bookcase in the PreK Classroom was observed to be unsecured allowing the shelving to fall when pulled.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bookcase in the Pre-K classroom was removed.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed to be seated in a table high chair seat without a safety strap present.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The seat in the infant table now has a safety strap.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Two infants were observed to be sleeping in pack and plays without the required 2 feet of space present.

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.)
We moved furniture around in the infant classroom to allow for the 2 feet of space between pack and plays and cribs.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:44pm Staff Person #3 was observed to be seated at a table in the Preschool 2 Classroom. Staff Person #3 was unable to see 2 children who were resting behind play equipment in the classroom. At approximately 1:48pm Staff Person #4 was unable to see one child who was resting from their seated position in the PreK Classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We rearranged the furniture in the Preschool 2 & Pre-K classrooms to ensure all children were visible during naptime.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4)

Description: Arrival/departure times

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement has been updated with the child's arrival and departure times.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the date of birth for the child.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The date of birth for child #1 has been added to the emergency contact information.
2024-06-11 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 form for Child #3 was missing the telephone number for the 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.)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 now includes the missing telephone number for the child's physician.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact forms for children receiving care in the PreK and School Age Classrooms were observed in bookbags located in the hallway across from the classrooms. The emergency contact forms were not present in the child care spaces.

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.)
The bookbags with the emergency contact information binders were moved inside the Pre-K and School-Age classrooms.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1)

Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The updates to the health assessments for Child #2, who recently turned 2, exceeded 6-months between updates to their health assessments on 3.20.23 and 10.30.23, at which time they were still a young toddler.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We now have an updated health assessment for Child #2.
2024-06-11 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 file for Child #3, PREK, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 2.21.23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We received the updated health report for child #3.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.133(2) - Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(2)

Description: Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: The physicians instructions were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler intended for Child #5. The medication has been administered to the child.

Correction Required: A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The physician's instructions are now in our medication binder for the albuterol inhaler for child #5.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.166(6) - Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(6)

Description: Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

Noncompliance Area: An infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle in their mouth.

Correction Required: Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bottle was removed from the infant's mouth.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a caddy on the countertop in the School Age Classroom. The caddy was within reach of school age children receiving care in the space.

Correction Required: 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.)
The adult scissors were immediately placed in a cupboard out of reach of the children.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had requested their NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The file contained documentation that the Staff Person had been suspended on 11.22.23 and returned on 1.12.24 when their NSOR was on file. This allowed them to work for 44 days without a completed NSOR Certificate or request prior to their removal. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 6.3.19.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 has a current NSOR verification on file. Staff #2 has been removed from the facility until we receive her updated child abuse clearance.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A power strip in the Preschool 1 Classroom was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the Preschool 2 Classroom

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We placed protective covers on the power strip in the Preschool 1 classroom and one in the Preschool 2 classroom.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed to be hanging in the Boys and Girls Restrooms The spray bottles could be accessible to school age children using the restrooms.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottles containing cleaning solutions in the girls bathroom were placed in an unused bathroom stall out of reach of the school-age children and inside our locked changing table in the boys bathroom.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: One unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the Boys restroom and in the PreK Classroom.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The spray bottles in the boys restroom and the Pre-K classroom have been labeled.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kits located in back packs for the PreK, Preschool 2 and School Age Classrooms were observed to be hanging from hooks in the hallway. The back packs were accessible to school age children passing through the hallway.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The backpacks in the hallway have been moved inside the classrooms and put in cabinets that are not accessible to the children.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, low metal poles that had been put in place to secure the fence were observed to have sharp edges along the tops of the poles. The metal poles were accessible to school age children receiving care in the space and posed a potential hazard. Exposed bolts were observed along the fence area between the school age and toddler play space areas and the entrance to the outdoor play space.

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.)
The pipes were covered with gorilla tape and rubber end caps. The exposed bolts were covered with gorilla tape and caps as well.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A small area of peeling paint was observed on the bottle shelving under the windows in the 2-year-old 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.)
The peeling paint was taped to prevent it from peeling further.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.77(c) - Not present during removal Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(c)

Description: Not present during removal

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing tape.

Correction Required: A child may not be present during removal of paint from the indoor or outdoor surfaces of a facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Our correction was placing a roll of first aid tape in the infant classroom first aid kit.
2024-06-11 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: A hand washing sign was missing from two stalls in the girl's restroom.

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.)
Hand-washing signs were hung in both bathroom stalls in the girls restroom.
2023-11-09 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/1/23-4/1/23, 5/1/23-6/1/23, 7/1/23-8/1/23, 8/1/23-9/1/23, and10/1/23 and 11/1/23.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We tested the system on 11/9/23 which is within the 30 day period. We will continue to test every 30 days rather than the 1st of each month.
2023-06-22 Renewal 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: The emergency plan for the facility does not address continuity of operations.

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.)
The emergency plan for the facility was updated to address continuity of operations.
2023-06-22 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment and TB test that were dated more than 12 months prior to their start date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 got a new health assessment and TB test.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the outdoor play space, observed a child's play house which had cracks above and beside the window and observed a child's climbing play castle where the top of the castle was coming off and wasn't secured.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's play house was removed from the playground and disposed. The play castle was repaired.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: In the young toddler room, observed rest equipment which lacked a label with child's name.

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.)
The pack and play is labeled with the child's name.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacks the parents work address and work phone.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 now has parents' work address and work phone on the emergency contact information sheet.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1, who is of preschool age, lacks a health report which has been completed within the past 12 months.

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.A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 has a current health report.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #2.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2 currently has an updated health assessment on file.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #6 and 7 lacked 6 of the 12 required clock hours of child care training from 12/19/20 - 12/19/21.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #6 & 7 are currently up to date with their annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) but now has documentation on file that the trainings have been completed on the following dates: Health and Safety- 1/11/22 and CPR/FA - 12/16/21. 3270.31(f)(1-10).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has completed the required pre-service training.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #3, a provisional hire, lacked an application for the NSOR on or before initial date in a child care position. See LIS Code Sheet. Application is dated 11/24/21. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 12/1/21. The Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #5 is not the clearance required under the CPSL and is for volunteer purposes. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: 8/9/16 and 8/10/21.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #5 -- may not work 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 has an NSOR on file. Staff #5 obtained a current child abuse clearance for employment purposes before returning to work. Staff #6 has a current child abuse clearance on file.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #4, who holds the title of director, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education of the human services field. There are at least 1250 hours of child care experience on file.

Correction Required: A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 now has a copy in her file of her bachelor's degree in psychology from Clarion University.
2022-06-28 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: The back door which faces the outside play space had peeling paint on the outside of the door.

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.)
The back door was sanded and repainted.

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