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Todays Child At Clifton Heights

Clifton Heights, PA · Delaware County
301 E Berkley Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018
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Capacity
136 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 622-2524
301 E Berkley Ave
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253832
License Issued
May 17, 2026
Active Through
May 17, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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At Today's Child we offer a safe and loving, fully child-centered learning environment. Each individual child's interests, abilities, special talents and learning styles are accommodated and respected. Children in our programs are given the best possible foundation. They are prepared to thrive in the core areas of physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-15 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.182(7) - Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(7)

Description: Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/15/2026, it was found that on 2/26/2026, and 3/4/2026 an incident report was not given to the parent who picked up the child #1 on the day of the incident.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make sure that when incidents occur that parents will sign and be given a copy the day of the incident.
2026-04-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 4/9/2026, it was found via video footage reviewed, that staff person # 1 pulled child #1 up from the floor by one arm.

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.)
Will have staff #1 complete a training on physical punishment and will meet with staff and discuss the behaviors.
2026-04-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(c) - No ridicule or threaten harm Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(c)

Description: No ridicule or threaten harm

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 4/9/2026, It was found that staff person # 1 singled out child # 1 when providing the children in room #4, a candy (lollipop) excluding child # 1.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will discuss with staff the importance of not singling out a child by withholding any food from the children
2026-04-09 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(d) - No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(d)

Description: No harsh language

Noncompliance Area: During a complaint investigation on 4/9/2026, it was found that staff #1 used harsh and demeaning language towards child #1 in the hallway near the office.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have management review the incident with staff and will give staff a verbal warning for their behavior.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in room #8 that the changing pad had a tear in the cover, the play couch in room #1 the cover was peeling, and in room #6 there was a soiled bookcase with a green liquid stain on 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.)
Will change the changing pad and replace it with a new pad. Will order a new couch, and will clean the top of the bookcase
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in room #6 that a bookcase was not attached 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will submit a maintenance request to anchor the bookcase to the wall.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in Room #1 that upon request, staff #2 could not identify the children in their primary care group.

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.)
Will have staff review the student list daily and make sure they know who their primary children are.
2026-03-05 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: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, the files for staff #1was viewed and the file for staff #1 had a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance that was date 3/1/21 which is over 60 months old. (See LIS code sheet for hire date)

Correction Required: Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 3/5/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 3/5/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.
2026-03-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in Room #8 on the changing table pad were Aquaphor Cream and Clorox Wipes and they 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remind staff to put all toxics on the shelf which is out of reach of the children.
2025-12-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 12/30/2025, it was observed that one electrical outlet in both PreK Room 1 and PreK Room 3 did not have a protective cover on them.

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.)
Will cover the outlet with a protective cover.
2025-12-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 12/30/2025, it was observed that the floor tiles in the front corner were breaking apart.

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.)
Will cover with a throw rug and a painting easel.
2025-12-30 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 12/30/2025, it was observed that the front exit door was obstructed with a chair.

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.)
Will move the chair away from the doorway.
2025-04-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint inspection on 4/14/2025, it was found that, staff #1, left child #1 unattended for a 30 second timespan while the child was on an enclosed playground. Certification Representative viewed the 30 second timespan on video.

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.)
Staff #1, staff, #2, and staff #3 were terminated from the facility on 4/11/2025.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed in the Toddler 1 YT room that the tower block toys were fraying at the corners, the refrigerator had liquid spill stains on it, and the 2 couches covers were peeling and exposing the styrofoam. In the infant room the highchair headrest was fraying.

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.)
Will throw away and purchase new equipment for the children to use.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that in the hallway near the office there is a cubby not attached to the wall, in the Toddler 1 YT room there is a bookshelf that is a tipping hazard and a corner shelf that is a tipping hazard in Preschool 3--5-year-old room. In the Infant room the side of the changing table is peeling and the particle board is exposed.

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.)
Will replace the changing table, and will have maintenance secure the bookcases, shelves, and cubbies to the wall
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed in the Pre K 1 room and the Toddler 1 YT room that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator.

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.)
Put spare thermometers in each refrigerator during the inspection.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, Certification Representative requested for staff person # 1 to name the children in their assigned group, and staff person # 1 could not name 5 children in the group. Staff person # 1 stated, "I don't normally work in this 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 #1 will be retrained on supervision regarding having knowledge of the children under their direct supervision.
2025-02-27 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and there was no parent work phone number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.

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.)
Will have parent provide the information and put it on the Emergency Contact Form.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and there was no written consent from the parent for emergency medical care to be performed by the facility if necessary.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent sign the Emergency Contact Form giving the facility permission.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the files for child #4, child #5, and child #7 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have the Health Insurance and Policy number listed.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents provide the required information.
2025-02-27 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the files for child #6 and child #7 had health assessment that had not been updated within 12 months. The health assessment for child #6 was dated 8/30/23, and the health assessment for child #7 was dated 1/3/24.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent provide an updated health assessment for their child.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the medication expiration dates were viewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 and the Epipen for child #1 expired 3/2021 and Benedryl 9/2024, the Albuterol for child #2 expired 11/2024, and the Epipen for child #3 expired on 4/2022.

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.)
Will remove the expired medication and have the parents provide valid medication for their children.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(b)

Description: Surfaces cleaned

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not sanitize and wipe down the changing table after changing the diaper of child #8.

Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was instructed to and wiped and sanitized the changing table during the inspection.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the file for child #4, was viewed and there was no signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid by the facility on the Emergency Contact Form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have parent sign and give permission as required.
2025-02-27 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that there were three electrical outlets that did not have protective covers on them in the Pre-school 3-5year old room.

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.)
Will cover the outlets with protective covers.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that there was toxic Flex disinfectant wipes in an unlocked closet in the Preschool 3--5-year-old room, Lysol, Flex Wipes, Orivirus Spray and Suave hand lotion in the Pre K 3 room, A&D Ointment below an unlocked changing table in the Toddler 2 room, and Flex wipes on the floor of van next to the driver seat. These 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove all toxic substances and make them inaccessible to the children.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(b)

Description: Original container

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that a container with an unknown substance in it was not labeled specifying the content.

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.)
Will have staff label the bottle immediately.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that a toxic plant (Pink Tradescantia Nanouk), was on the windowsill in the infant room.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a childcare space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed the plant from the room.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that first aid kits were accessible to the children in the Preschool 3-5-year old room, and the Pre K 2 room. The first aid kits were on the table in each room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will install hooks that are high enough so that the kids do not have access to the kits.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that in the Preschool 3-5-year room an electrical outlet plate was cracked and broken, and in the Toddler 1-year-old room there was a crack in the wall near the sink.

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.)
Will have the maintenance person fix the wall and replace the outlet plate.
2025-02-27 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint on the front wall of the Pre-K room, and chipped plaster near the sink. In the infant room there was chipped paint on the front wall.

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.)
Will have maintenance sand and repaint areas where the paint and plaster need to be fixed.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative observed that in the Kindergarten room there was a play sofa that was ripped open.

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.)
Will throw away the couch.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative observed that the shelf in the Toddler 2yr old room, the hallway cubbies near the Kindergarten room, a bookcase in the Infants room, and three shelves in the Kindergarten room, were not secured to the walls and they are a tipping hazard.

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.)
Have maintenance secure the furniture so it is safe for the children.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative reviewed the file for child #1, #3, and #4 and the files for child #1 and child #4 did not have health insurance policy numbers on the emergency contact form, and child #3 did not have the health insurance coverage and the policy number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents of child #1, #3, and #4 complete the required information on the Emergency Contact Form.
2024-02-28 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: During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative reviewed the file for child #2 and observed that the last Health Assessment in the file was dated 1/3/23 which is past the 12 month requirement.

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.)
Will have parent of child #2 take child #2 to have a medical professional update the Health Assessment and then file in the child's file.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/28/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 file and staff person #1 has not completed the 1 hr Health and Safety update training required before 12/31/22.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete the required 1 hr Health and Safety Update professional development training by 3/14/2024.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff member #1 complete the required training.
2024-02-28 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative observed that toxics such as Hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, spray cleaner, and stain remover, were accessible to the children. The rooms and areas that toxics were in are Pre K 1, Pre K 3, back children's bathroom, and in the back hallway,

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.)
Director removed the toxic substances and stored them up high so that they were not accessible to the children or locked them under a changing table.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed cubbies that were a tipping hazard in the Pre-K 1 room, Pre-K 2 room, PS 3 Hallway outside of classroom, Kindergarten room, and in the Before School Room.

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.)
Will have the maintenance person bolt down all of the cubbies that are unsafe.
2024-01-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 01/18/2024 It was found that staff person # 1 used physical punishment towards child # 1 during an incident that occurred on 1/12/2024.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff member was terminated from facility the day of the incident.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative reviewed staff person #1-5 files and pre-service trainings were not completed. Staff person #1 has not completed the 1 Hr. Health and Safety Update 2022 training, Staff person #2. #3, #4, #5 have not completed the 10 Hr. Health and Safety Training, Staff person #4 has not completed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training, and Staff person #5 has not completed the Mandated Reporter Training required per the 3270 regulations to be completed within 90 days of hire. (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, #2, #3, #4, #5 will have until 2/1/2024 to complete the required pre-service Trainings. Until such time as the required trainings have been completed, Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 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 any of the 5 staff persons, then that particular staff person may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 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, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
2024-01-18 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 1/18/2024 it was found that on the day and time of the incident staff person #1 was not in compliance with the staff/child ratio. Staff #1 supervising 7 children alone in the classroom.

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.)
Director spoke with all staff at facility regarding the importance of ratio and directed them to call management immediately to avoid being out of ratio in the future.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed that electrical receptacles in Pre-K 2 room, and Pre-K 3 room did not have receptacle covers in them and they were accessible to the children.

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.)
Will put receptacle covers on the exposed outlets.
2024-01-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed Butt Paste, Vaseline, and Avena hand lotion in the infant room, hand sanitizer and hand lotion in the YT room and the Pre-K rooms, and disinfectant wipes in the Kindergarten room, and these toxics 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moved toxics to locked closet and top shelves so that the toxics are not accessible to the children.
2023-05-23 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/18/22, cert rep observed the refrigerator in the kindergarten classroom was dirty, and did not have a thermometer.

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.)
Provider will place a thermometer in the refrigerator after it has been thoroughly cleaned.
2022-05-18 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 5/18/22, cert rep observed a missing handwashing sign over the sink of the toddler room.

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.)
Provider will place a handwashing sign over the sink in the toddler room.
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that many of the classrooms throughout the child care facility did not have sufficient amounts and a variety of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children in care to preclude long waits for use.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will purchase and ensure that there is sufficient amounts and a variety of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs of the children to preclude long waits for use in each classroom at all times.
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #3 and 4 did not have a complete health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff persons have a current and complete health assessment on file at all times.
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 2 did not have required training on file. Staff #3 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff persons record include the required verification of child care experience, education and training on file at all times.
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #4 did not have the required FBI clearance on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have all required clearances on file and current at all times. Staff #4 is no longer employed at the child care facility (letter on file).
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection classroom #2 had 1 staff person with 11 mixed age children. The youngest child in the group was 4 years old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The youngest child in the classroom was moved to a younger age classroom. The director will ensure that child to staff ratio is adhered to at all times.
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection it was observed in classroom #1 that the cover for one of the fluorescent lights was missing.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all surfaces in the facility is kept in good repair. Operator will replace the cover for the fluorescent light in classroom #1 and keep in good repair at all times.
2018-05-08 Renewal 3270.82(j) - Running water - diapering Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection classroom #4 which is the young toddler classroom did not have a source of running water for handwashing after diapering.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all classrooms with infant and toddler diapering areas have a source of running water for handwashing at all times.
2018-05-07 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation four children (girls) were playing inappropriate games which involved kissing and laying on one another also the same four children were involved in ganging up and kicking a boy on the ground.

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.)
The two staff persons involved in the incident were written up and given supervision training. All parents were called and had a conference in reference to both the incidents. The operator will ensure that all staff are properly supervision all children at the facility to make sure that this kind of behavior does not happen again in the future at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.111(a) - Written plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no daily acitivity plan posted in room 2.

Correction Required: A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will create and post a daily schedule for all classrooms and have posted at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #3 & 4 did not know which specific children they were assigned responsibility for supervision.

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.

2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #2 did not have a fee agreement on file.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all children have a updated fee agreement on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was no emergency transportation plan posted in classroom 7.

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.)
Operator will ensure that an emergency transportation plan is posted in every child care space at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have a current health assessment on file.

Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all children have a current health assessment on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all children have an updated health assessment on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have a current health assessment on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there were bottles that were not labeled with the child's name in classroom 4.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all bottles are labels with a child's name at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of medications on file.

Correction Required: A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that signed parental consent is on file for emergency medical care and for administration of medications at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, child #3 did not have parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file.

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.A child`s record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operartor will ensure that all children have signed consents on file for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #5 did not have verification of education on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have verification of education on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, staff #2 did not have emergency plan training on file.

Correction Required: 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.)
Operator will ensure that all staff have all required training on file at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there were various items missing from many of the first-aid kits in different classrooms.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all first-aid kits have all 7 required items at all times.
2017-03-30 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there were many classrooms that did not have the handwashing signs posted at the sinks.

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.)
Operator will ensure that there is a posted hand washing sign at every toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility at all times.
2017-02-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the child's eye was red when the parent came to pick him up from school. The teacher said she thought he had pink and did not know what happened. The parent took the child to the doctor because she said it was a scratch on his eye which was confirmed.

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.)
Operator will ensure that all children in care are properly supervised. Supervision training for staff and staff ratio sheets will be completed and emailed to certification rep each Monday.
2017-02-16 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.70(a) - 65 F minimum Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation several staff person indicated that the heat had not been working throughout the building and it had to be prepared.

Correction Required: The indoor temperature shall be at least 65 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The heating system was fixed on 1/10/2017. Peco installed the wrong size pipe and came back out and installed the new one. Operator will ensure that the indoor temperature is at least 65 degrees at all times.
2017-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation it was observed by the certification representative a white powder substance around the walls, shelves and closet areas in several classrooms throughout the center.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that there are no toxic materials used that could be hazardous to the children at any time.
2017-01-04 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation the child was bit by bed bugs that were on his rest equipment where bed bugs were observed.

Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that there are no evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility at any time. An exterminator came on 12/26/2016, 1/4/2017 and 1/21/2017.

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