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The Second Street Learning Center

Reading, PA · Berks County
430 N 2ND ST, Reading, PA 19601
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Capacity
186 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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📞 (610) 374-4696
430 N 2ND ST
Reading, PA 19601
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247945
License Issued
Jan 23, 2026
Active Through
Jan 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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The Second Street Learning Center is located in the lower level of Opportunity House at 430 North Second Street. Opened in October 1996 to give homeless mothers the opportunity to participate in shelter Lifeskills classes, it quickly became an answer to working parents in the Reading area.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, nap mats in the preschool room were numbered; however, there was no corresponding list on the wall stating which number belongs to each child.

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.)
During our inspection, a list of children was printed and two children were added to make sure each child was assigned a mat to a number.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, facility did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator in the preschool room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During our inspection, a thermometer was placed in the preschool refrigerator.
2025-10-20 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 10/20/2025. At that time, bottles for child #1 were not labeled.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During our inspection child #1 bottles were labeled that day. Parent brought new bottles to the center.
2024-10-22 Renewal 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) - Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)/3270.124(e)

Description: Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, daily activities and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the Tween Room (ground floor), Room 4 (ground floor, room attached to tween room), or Gross Motor for Babies (ground floor, off of infant/toddler area) rooms.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. 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.)
Ms. Scarlen our Center manager has taken charge of updating the paperwork in the tween room and adding the documents in the infant / toddler room (gross motor classroom).
2024-10-22 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, initial health assessment on file for child #1 is dated 8/23/2024, which is past 60 days following the first day of attendance (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Current health assessment on file. Parent was informed individually over a phone call and a meeting was held with the intake department to have the knowledge for future intakes.
2024-10-22 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: During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, most current health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 11/7/2023, which is over 6 months ago. Child #2 is a young toddler (see LIS code sheet for date of birth).

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.)
Parent was informed individually over a phone call and deadline was giving to provide updated paperwork. Paperwork is in the building since 10/31/2024
2024-10-22 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, health assessments on file for child #3 and child #4 do not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was informed individually over a phone call and deadline was giving to provide updated paperwork. Paperwork is in the building since 10/31/2024.
2024-10-22 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(a)

Description: In child care spaces

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection conducted 10/22/2024, first-aid kits were not present in the Tween Room (ground floor), Room 4 (ground floor, room attached to tween room), or Gross Motor for Babies (ground floor, off of infant/toddler area) rooms.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
As of 10/30/2024 a first aid kit was implemented in the Tween room and Gross motor room. Also the responsibility was giving to Ms. Araika who is the person responsible for checking emergency bags , FA kits and medication.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: On 10/10/23 during the renewal inspection, the mats used by the toddlers were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

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.)
Mats are to be disinfected after each use. The infant/toddler supervisor was given the responsibility of labeling the mats numerically and maintaining a list of children assigned to them.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was 12/13/21 and no exemption letter was present. Child #2 was missing the 4th Pneumococcal vaccine and no exemption letter was present. Child #3, #4 were missing influenza and no exemption letters were present. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 must be removed from care until proper documentation of immunizations is on file.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children listed above were suspended from childcare. Children were able to be back when paperwork was provided.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: On 10/10/23 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff #1 did not indicate an exam for communicable disease.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
HR met with employee and gave a deadline to return required paperwork.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.151(c)(4) - Information re: medical problems Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(4)

Description: Information re: medical problems

Noncompliance Area: On 10/10/23 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment that the staff's health was adequate to provide care to children.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
HR met with employee and gave a deadline to return paperwork.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, there was yogurt in a lunchbox sitting on the windowsill in the PK Counts 3 room.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A notice went out on our class dojo about providing ice packs and informing parents that lunch bags will be in the walk-in refrigerator when they drop off until pick up time.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, there was only 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #3.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee was scheduled for a meeting to inform them of the need for a reference letter.
2023-10-10 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/10/23, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about lockdown, accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs 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.)
A letter was attached on class Dojo informing about our emergency procedures. We also made copies and put them in parent's mailboxes. Our PKC program went home with a copy in their backpacks.
2022-10-13 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: As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, the most recent health assessment on file for child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/18/22. The most recent health assessment on file for child #4, an infant, was dated 3/22/22.

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.)
Parents were called and given the information. Parents will provide documentation by 10/28/22.
2022-10-13 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7)

Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, the health assessments of child #3 and #5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parents were notified at pick up of the right paperwork needed. Deadline was given to parent of 10/24/22 before child is suspended until right paperwork is in the center.
2022-10-13 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or an exemption letter on file for child #1. Child #3 is missing several age appropriate immunizations including DTP, HiB, pneumococcal, and influenza.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contact parents and request documentation at pick up time. Parents will submit documentation or an exemption letter.
2022-10-13 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, the epi-pen for child #6 expired on 7/22.

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.)
Parent was informed on 10/13/22 at pick up time that epi-pen was expired. Parent needed to contact the pharmacy. Child will be suspended until parent provides epi-pen with a good date.
2022-10-13 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/13/22,there was no documentation that the operator notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The police department were called to be informed that a letter from the center was coming to inform them about our location and busiest times. Letter was sent.
2022-10-13 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, staff #5 had only 1 written non-family reference from individuals attesting to her suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee was informed on 10/14/22 that HR needed a letter of performance. Employee got the letter 10/25/22.
2022-10-13 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: As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance and must be removed from care until appropriate clearance is submitted.

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 #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until appropriate clearance is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was immediately removed from working in childcare and will return when child abuse clearance comes back.
2022-10-13 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection on 10/13/22, staff #2, #3, and #4, all identified as Assistant Group Supervisors, did not have 2 years of experience documented to qualify for the position.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #2, #3, #4 were removed from assistant teacher position and not to be left alone until letters are back on file documenting 2 years of experience.
2021-11-01 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: On 11/1/21 during the renewal inspection, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was 2/11/20, and the child was also missing age appropriate Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella vaccines. There was no influenza vaccine or exemption letter on file for child #2. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #3 was 2/20/18. Child #3 was also missing age appropriate DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal vaccines. There was no influenza vaccine or exemption letter on file for child #4. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #5 was 10/23/19.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will review all files to determine who needs vaccine updates. We will meet with parents to request immunization updates or exemption letters.
2021-11-01 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On 11/1/21 during the renewal inspection, the first aid kits in the Older Toddler and Preschool rooms were in backpacks and in reach of children.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Shelves were ordered and will be installed to keep the backpacks with the first aid kits out of reach of children.
2021-11-01 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: On 11/1/21 during the renewal inspection, the annual fire alarm inspection report showed areas of failure. Repairs/corrections have not yet been made.

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.)
Repairs will be made to the system for all areas of failure noted on the annual fire inspection report.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Parents do not receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, responsibilities for meals, clothing, night care policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future each parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Children 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 have a health report on file that does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future health reports for each child shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.133(1) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k counts room, inspector observed prescription medication (epi pen) for child 1 is not in it's original container.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In future all medications will be brought to the Center in its original box.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Facility person 2 (is listed as an intern and was in the infant room at time of inspection with the children) does not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In Future the Center will ensure that all volunteers and staff will have references on file.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff 1 -DOH - 12.10..18, staff 3 - DOH - 3.20.19, staff 5, DOH - 6.28.19, staff 8 - DOH - 2.5.19, staff 9 - DOH - 11.26.19, staff 11 - DOH - 9.10.18 do not have proof of emergency plan training being given at initial hire. Staff 4 - DOH - 8.8.04 does not have proof of emergency plan training for 2018 and has emergency plan training on file dated 8.8.19. Staff 6, 7, 10 and 12 went over a year without emergency plan training. Staff 6 has emergency plan training on file dated 9.13.18 and 10.9.19 7, staff 7, 10 and 12 have emergency plan training on file dated 9.12.18 and 10.9.19,

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.)
In the future the Center will ensure 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 Center will also document the date of each training, the names of all facility persons who received the training, and this will be kept on file at the facility.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person 3 - DOH - 3.20-19 does not have valid DHS fbi clearance on file. Staff 3 was hired using a PDE fbi clearance dated 2.1.19. Staff person 5 has a state police clearance on file dated 6.14.19 that has the wrong DOB listed for staff making the state police clearance an incomplete clearance. The DOB for staff 5 listed on the state police clearance is 9.9.00. Staff person 6 - DOH - 4.18.16 did not completed the state police clearance within 60 months. Staff 6 has a state police clearance on file dated 11.12.14. Staff 10 - DOH - 9.10.18 did not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Staff 10 has mandated reporter training on file dated 10.10.19. Staff person 12 does not have a updated disclosure statement on file. Staff 12 has an old disclosure statement on file dated 8.1.16

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 3 and 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. .

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 and Staff #6 were suspended. They have since received the proper clearances and returned. In the future the Center will ensure that each staff member has: a DHS - FBI clearance on file; that all clearances have the correct birth dates and birth dates delineated in the required form; that all clearances are updated within 60 months; that Mandated Reporter training is completed within 90 days of hire; and that all disclosure statements are on file.
2019-11-06 Renewal 3270.75(a) - In child care spaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The first-aid kit is accessible in both pre-k count rooms.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In the future the first-aid kits will be placed in locations that are inaccessible to children.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 2 hired 5/17/18 did not have a health assessment until 5/21/18. Staff person # 8 does not have proof in file of TB screening results being read.

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 health assessment on file. Staff person # 8 has results of TB screening on file . In the future the facility will ensure all new hires have a current health assessment and TB screening and results on file at time of hire.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There is no written documentation of an annual review for the emergency plan. The plan on file is dated 9/23/17.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility director documented the emergency plan. In the future the emergency plan will be documented by the facility director at the time of the review.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The following staff persons did not have emergency plan training within a week of hire: Staff person # 2 (DOH 5/17/18), Staff person # 3 (DOH 5/15/18), Staff person # 4 (DOH 3/19/18) , Staff person # 5 (DOH 6/20/18), Staff person # 6 (DOH 6/26/18), and Staff Person # 8 (DOH 5/14/18). All of the staff were trained on 9/12/18. Staff person #7 has not had annual emergency plan training in over 12 months since 9/22/17.

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 persons 2,3,4,5,6, & 8 have emergency plan training. Staff person # 7 will have emergency plan training and document it ASAP. In the future the facility will ensure all new hires have emergency plan training at time of initial employment and at least every 12 months from date of hire.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The facility staff did not participate in fire safety training in over 12 months. Fire safety training was held 6/2/17 and not again until 8/29/18.

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.)
The facility has fire safety training. In the future the facility will ensure the fire safety training is conducted at least every 12 months.
2018-10-11 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 hired 4/4/18 does not have a valid disclosure statement on file. Staff person # 1 has a disclosure statement signed from 10/12/11. Staff person # 2 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file. Staff person # 3 does not have a dated disclosure statement on file. Staff person # 4 hired 3/19/18 did not apply or have a child abuse clearance until 6/10/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 will sign a valid disclosure statement ASAP. In the future the facility will ensure all new hires have a valid disclosure statement on file at time of hire. Staff person # 2 will not work in a child care position at facility until a child abuse clearance for employment is on file. Staff person # 3 dated the disclosure statement. Staff person # 4 has a child abuse clearance on file. In the future the facility will ensure all clearances are on file at time of hire and all disclosure statements are signed and dated at time of hire.
2018-01-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 1/12/18 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility and at the Head Start school that Child #1 and Child #2 attend. The Head Start facility provided video footage of the incident that occurred on 1/4/2018. Based on the video, the layout of the classroom, and the written statements provided by the staff at the Head Start, it was determined that Child #1 was left unattended in the hallway by Staff #1. On 1/4/2018 Staff #1 entered a classroom to sign Child #2 in for the day. The location of the sign in sheet in the classroom made it impossible for Staff #1 to supervise Child #1 in the hallway.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On January 12, 2018 , the supervisors met with Staff # 1 reiterating the necessity of ensuring that all children assigned to their group will be supervised at all times - meaning that they will be physically present with the children in their group at the Learning Center. In addition, Staff # 1 will be sent for mandatory sessions with a counselor addressing professionalism in her interactions with other adults. Supervisors will be meeting twice each month with Staff # 1 to follow - up and reinforce all of the above.
2017-11-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED ON 11/20/17 BY CERT REP. DURING THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT, ON DATE OF INCIDENT 10/27/17, STAFF MEMBER # 1 HAD CHILD # 1 SIGNED IN ON THEIR SIGN IN /CHILD ATTENDANCE LIST. STAFF MEMBER # 1 WROTE A STATEMENT ON 11/6/17 SAYING THEY NEVER WATCHED CHILD # 1 ON OCTOBER 27, 2017 AT THE FACILITY. THERE WERE 2 OTHER STAFF MEMBERS, STAFF MEMBER # 2 & STAFF MEMBER # 3THAT WERE ALSO ASSIGNED TO THAT GROUP OF CHILDREN THAT CHILD # 1 WAS WITH. NEITHER STAFF MEMBER # 2 OR # 3 HAD CHILD # 1 ASSIGNED TO THEM ON THEIR CHILD ATTENDANCE LIST ON OCTOBER 27,2017.

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.)
At the December 19 & 20, 2017 staff meetings the day care supervisors and director outlined the procedures to be followed for completing the revised child check sheets. The children in each classroom will be divided into groups and assigned to a specific adult who will be physically present and supervise the assigned children. Specific revisions to the child check sheets include columns added that indicate when children are transferred to the care of other staff members during the day. For example for staff shift changes, when children move to another classroom as first shift leaves, when some staff are required to attend staff meetings, and so on. Floaters will indicate at the bottom of the child check sheets the short times that they step in during diaper changes, staff bathroom breaks, and for similar situations. All of the above was put in effect on December 21, 2017 and approved by our DHS representative on January 12, 2018 when we showed her the new sheets during a visit.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: A KITCHEN PLAY SET IN THE 1 & 2 YEAR OLD ROOM HAS SCREWS WITH SHARP POINTS ATTACHED TO STRAPS ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN.

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 SCREWS WERE REMOVED AND DISCARDED FROM THE KITCHEN PLAY SET. IN THE FUTURE STAFF WILL ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT AND TOYS ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR AND REPORT ANY CONCERNS ASAP TO BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(4) - Signed /Arrival/departure times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE OPERATOR DID NOT SIGN CHILD # 1'S FEE AGREEMENT. CHILD # 2 HAS NO DEPARTURE TIME ON THE FEE AGREEMENT FORM.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.An agreement shall specify the child`s arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE OPERATOR SIGNED THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILD # 1 AND THE DEPARTURE TIME WAS ADDED TO CHILD # 2'S FEE AGREEMENT. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL ENSURE THE FEE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY THE DIRECTOR AT TIME OF ENROLLMENT AND DEPARTURE TIMES ARE LISTED AT TIME OF EVERY CHILD'S ENROLLMENT.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.124(a) - Each child emergency contact person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: CHILD # 1& # 4 HAVE NO EMERGENCY CONTACTS LISTED ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM, THE LINES ARE BLANK.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NONE WASD LISTED FOR EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR CHILD # 1 & # 4. IN THE FUTURE NONE WILL BE LISTED AT TIME OF CHILD'S ENROLLMENT FOR EMERGENCY CONTACTS IF THERE ARE NONE.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER BATHROOM IS BROKE AND NOT HANDS FREE.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE INFANT/TODDLER DIAPERING CAN WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. IN THE FUTURE STAFF WILL REPORT ANY DIAPERING CANS THAT ARE BROKE AND HAVE THEM REPLACED ASAP SO THEY ARE HANDS FREE AND LIDDED AT ALL TIMES.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE ARE UNLABELED BOTTLES ON THE SINK DRYING RACK OF THE INFANT/TODDLER KITCHEN AREA.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE BOTTLES WERE LABELED. IN THE FUTURE STAFF WILL ENSURE ALL BOTTLES ARE LABELED AT TIME OF CHILD'S ARRIVAL.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF MEMBER # 4 DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY AS AN ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROOF OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE FOR STAFF # 4 WILL BE EMAILED TO CERT REP ASAP. IN THE FUTURE PROOF OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE WILL BE ON FILE AT TIME OF HIRE.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: STAFF MEMBERS 1 & 2 DO NOT HAVE SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON FILE.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF MEMBERS 1 & 2 SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN THE FUTURE, ALL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WILL BE SIGNED AT TIME OF HIRE.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE ARE UNCOVERED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN THE LIBRARY USED WITH CHILDREN 5 YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER.

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.)
THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WERE COVERED WITH OUTLET COVERS. IN THE FUTURE THE DIRECTOR WILL REMIND STAFF TO KEEP ALL OUTLETS COVERED AT ALL TIMES.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS NO LOCAL POLICE , AMBULANCE OR FIRE DEPARTMENT NUMBER LISTED ON ANY OF THE TELEPHONE LISTS POSTED AT EACH TELEPHONE IN THE FACILITY.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A LOCAL POLICE, AMBULANCE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT NUMBER WAS ADDED TO EVERY TELEPHONE LIST POSTED NEAR EACH TELEPHONE IN THE FACILITY. IN THE FUTURE ALL REQUIRED NUMBERS WILL REMAIN POSTED NEAR EACH TELEPHONE AT ALL TIMES.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE BOYS TOILET IN THE 9 TO 13 YEAR OLD ROOM HAS LOOSE BOLTS AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
NEW BOLTS WERE PLACED ON THE TOILET IN THE BOYS 9 TO 13 YEAR OLD ROOM. THE TOILET IS IN GOOD REPAIR. IN THE FUTURE STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO REPORT ANY REPAIRS NEEDED ASAP AND HAVE THE REPAIRS MADE OR EQUIPMENT REPLACED ASAP.
2017-10-19 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THERE IS A BLUE TABLE IN THE PRE K CLASSROOM OBSTRUCTING AN EXIT DOOR.

Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE BLUE TABLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PRE K ROOM. IN THE FUTURE STAFF WILL BE REMINDED TO MAKE SURE ALL FURNITURE IS IN A PLACE THAT DOES NOT OBSTRUCT AN EXIT IN THE FACILITY.
2017-03-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Through staff interviews it was verified that milk in the toddler refrigerator was spoiled on 3/7/2017.

Correction Required: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All milk containers have been and will be labeled in the future-including 5 gallon containers in the milk dispenser and pitchers that that are filled with milk at snack and meal times.
2017-01-19 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Torn rest mats with exposed foam were seen in the Pre-K room. The rest mats could not be cleaned properly.

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 torn rest mats were disposed of. Rest equipment will continue to be checked daily and replaced as needed.
2017-01-19 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 and Staff #6 both had their health assessments completed at least two weeks after they started working with children at the facility.

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.)
In the future, all newly hired staff will have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
2017-01-19 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #4 was missing one written, nonfamily reference. Staff #5 was missing two written, nonfamily references.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary references were obtained for Staff #4 and Staff #5. In the future, all newly hired staff will have two written, nonfamily references on file upon hire.
2017-01-19 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired on 8/1/2016, but did not complete the mandated reporter training until 1/3/2017. Staff #2 had a child abuse clearance that was a volunteer clearance. Staff #3 did not have proof of fingerprinting in the file.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An employment child abuse clearance was requested and received for Staff #2. Proof of fingerprinting was obtained for Staff #3. In the future, employment clearances will be obtained for all employees. Proof of fingerprinting and all three clearance requests will also be obtained for all newly hired staff prior to working with children. All newly hired staff will complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.
2017-01-19 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Emergency telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the School Age room and the Tween room.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were posted by the telephones in the School Age room and in the Tween room. In the future, these emergency numbers will be posted by each telephone in the facility.
2017-01-19 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was seen in the Tween 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 area where there was peeling paint was repainted. Weekly safety inspections of the facility will continue to be conducted and all areas will be addressed as needed.

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