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Top-Notch Prep Academy Llc

Somerset, PA · Somerset County
334 W Main St, Somerset, PA 15501
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Quick Facts

Capacity
95 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Sign Language, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 417-3548
334 W Main St
Somerset, PA 15501
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246642
License Issued
Dec 17, 2025
Active Through
Dec 17, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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Top-Notch Prep Academy Llc is a Child Care Center in Somerset PA, with a maximum capacity of 95 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: Observed in the older toddler room, 2 wooden chairs which had loose backs and legs.

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.)
Immediately removed from the older toddler room, 2 wooden chairs which had loose backs and legs. They will be repaired and placed back into the room.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: Observed an infant sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides because of toys next to the pack n play.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Toys were removed from the area around the pack n plays.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Observed the child service report for child file #4 did not have documentation of parental review of the service report.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child service report for child file #4 has documentation of parental review of the service report.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: Observed the agreements in child files #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement for child file #1 and #2 now specify the date of the child's admission.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child file #1 now includes the complete address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: Observed the infant/toddler room and in the small infant room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted conspicuously in the child care space.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The infant/toddler room and in the small infant room now has the emergency transportation plan posted conspicuously in the childcare space.
2025-09-08 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: Observed child files #3 and #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

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.)
Child file #3 now contains written verification of postponing vaccinations as an ethical decision on the part of the parent and Child file #4 is up to date with vaccinations.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: Observed hot dogs and string cheese in preschool lunches stored in their preschool cubbies and not refrigerated.

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 refrigerator has been purchased and placed in the preschool office area so to store all preschool lunches.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: Observed a bottle in the infant/young toddler room which was not labeled with the child's name.

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 bottle in the infant/young toddler room has been labeled with the child's name.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #4 did not contain 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.)
Staff file #4 now contains two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Observed there were 2 cribs, which were being used by infants, which had loose crib sheets increasing the risk for SIDS.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Purchased new crib sheets and replaced the loose sheets with the new sheets
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #3 did not contain 12 clock hours of child care training within the previously completed anniversary year.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will complete additional training hours to obtain the required 12 clock hours of annual childcare training for the previous anniversary year.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background clearance which was listed as request pending and an FBI fingerprint clearance which was applied for after starting in a facility person position. Observed staff file #3 contained a child abuse clearance which was dated more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -2 and 3- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until valid clearances are obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff file #2 has been updated with a current criminal background clearance. Staff file #3 has been updated with a current child abuse clearance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years of child care experience.

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 file #1 and #4 contain documentation of 2 years of childcare experience.
2025-09-08 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed disinfecting spray accessible on the desk in the entrance way of the facility. Observed in the preschool room/area glass cleaner and disinfectant accessible to children due to an unlocked office door. Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet. Observed bleach accessible to children in an unlocked room and gate not latched closed next to the eating area. Observed diaper cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in the unlocked diaper changing table in the older toddler diapering area.

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.)
Disinfecting spray was removed and stored in an inaccessible room to children. All unlocked doors have been locked. Gate is latched and door is closed next to the eating area. Diaper cream was removed from the changing table in the older toddler diapering area to a secure location out of the reach of children.

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