The Nicholas School
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-08-24 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, it was observed that a resting mat was splitting at the seams in Room D. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will replace with a new mat. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, it was observed that a bookcase was not anchored to the wall and was a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the maintenance person anchor the bookcase to the wall. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, it was observed that cots were not labeled for the use of the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will add a cot list in each room. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have the addresses of the release persons listed. 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.) Will have the parent complete the information on the form. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(a) Description: Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, it was observed that staff #1 and staff #2 did not have 8 children from Room C wash their hands before eating lunch. Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will retrain staff about handwashing procedures. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the file did not include a health assessment. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.) Will have staff obtain a health assessment from a medical professional. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, upon request written documentation that the facility notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing was not produced. Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will take the notification to the local borough and obtain verification. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include a parental signature for the facility to administer minor first-aid procedures. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have a parent give written permission when they come to pick up their child. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, the file for staff # 3 was viewed and did not include two non-family references. (The record included one reference). Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff #3 obtain the 2nd reference letter and put it in the file. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, it was observed that the first aid kit in room D was on the floor and was accessible to the children. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff put in cabinet. |
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| 2026-01-28 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/28/2026, there was chipping paint under the sink in the bathroom of room D. Correction Required: 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.) Will replace the sink and repaint the wall. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During an Allocated Unannounced inspection on 6/30/25 it was observed that one bedding mat in the monkey room was split at the seams. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Replaced the mat with a new one. |
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| 2025-06-30 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the Allocated Unannounced inspection on 6/30/25 it was observed that there was Air Defense air freshener spray on top of the cubby in the monkey room and it was accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put the air fresheners in the office where they are inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, it was observed that the play couch in the back room was fraying from use. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will throw away the couch in the trash and replace it with a new one. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have the parent provide the insurance policy number and put it in the child's file |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the emergency contact and financial agreement was not updated within a 6-month period. The last review date was 6/5/23. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will review and update the Emergency Contact Form and the Agreement with the parent. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Current | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(b) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Current Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the health report was not completed within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment was completed on 12/22/23. 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. Information in a child's record shall be kept current by the operator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent has a doctor appointment scheduled for 1/31/2025 and the child's file will be updated. |
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| 2025-01-22 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/22/2025, it was observed that the first aid kit was accessible to the children in the front room. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will put on the top shelf so that it is inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2024-08-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(b) Description: No physical punishment Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 8/15/2024 it was found that staff person #1 used a form of physical punishment (grabbed child by upper arms and put child down on resting mat). Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 is suspended from working at facility pending OCDEL and CYS investigation. Will have staff person #1 complete a training about how to appropriately deal with difficult children. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed that cubbies in the Tigers Room, the Monkey Room, and the shelf in the Turtle Room were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will secure cubbies and shelf to the wall so that they are safe for the children. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed that 2 mats were splitting and the foam inside was exposed, and all of the mats in the Turtle Room were not labeled. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider replaced the splitting mats and labeled the mats for each child. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024, certification representative reviewed the files of staff person #1, and staff person #2. The file for staff person #1 did not have present a completed pre-service Mandated Reporter Training, and staff person #2 did not have the pre-service 10-hr Health and Safety Training completed as required to be completed within 90 days of hire per the 3270 regulations. (See code sheet for hire dates). Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1 and staff person #2 will have until 2/13/2024 to complete the above listed trainings. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1 and staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #1, and staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will have staff complete trainings on 1/29/24. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed toxic wipes and hand sanitizer in the entryway, Clorox disinfectant wipes in the Tigers Room, and A & D ointment in the Turtle Room, and the toxic substances were accessible to the children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider moved the toxic substances to a high shelf so that the substances were not accessible to children. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed that there was chipped paint and plaster in the Tigers Room, the Turtle Room and the Panda Room. Correction Required: 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.) Will plaster and repaint areas as needed. |
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| 2024-01-29 | Renewal | 3270.92(a) - No portable space heaters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.92(a) Description: No portable space heaters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 1/29/2024 certification representative observed a portable heater in use in the Tuttle Room. Correction Required: Portable space heaters are not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider removed heater from classroom and will have staff remove it from the premises at the close of business. |
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| 2023-03-16 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-03-25 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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