Waterworks Child Development Center
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-24 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION. During naptime in Classroom #1, the Infant Nap Room, Staff Person #1 was observed to be supervising 1 infant and 3 young toddlers. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Correction Required: 1. 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. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. All Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. Operator will provide a correction date as to when this training will be completed. 3. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 6 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Operator will provide a correction date as to when the 6 weeks of supervision monitoring will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all time including in our outdoor play space. Correction date 5/7/26 2. All staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. The course we are taking is scheduled for 9/14/26. Correction date 9/14/26 3. The Director and Assistant Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 6 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Correction date 8/21/26 |
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| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The current health report on file for Staff Person #3 lacked information regarding an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 re-submitted health assessment, that was checked & signed by the original health practitioner. Said health assessment was emailed to the licensing inspector with this POC |
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| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked signed disclosure statement prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Signed disclosures were received as of 7/30/26, a copy of which was sent to the licensing inspector and filed in the staff members' staff files. |
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| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of 30 college credits or 2500 hours of experience to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 emailed the Director his transcripts on 7/30. They were reviewed for relevant coursework, over 30 hours highlighted & have been sent to the licensing inspector with the POC. In addition, his former director verified over 1900 hours of experience working with children via a Child Care Employment Verification form on 7/30, this has also been emailed to the licensing inspector with our POC. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A torn changing pad, resulting in foam to be exposed, was observed outside the restrooms in Classroom #6. In Classroom #7, slat on a wooden bin containing books was observed to be broken. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both the changing table and the wooden bookshelf will be replaced or discarded. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: A child size plastic chair was observed to be missing one of the legs in Classroom #4. A white shelving cabinet was observed in Classroom #6, outside Classroom #7, was observed to have a shelf that had not been secured to ensure that a child does not pull it and cause a potential injury. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken chair has since been discarded. The white shelving cabinet has since been removed and discarded. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #3, four toddlers were observed to be seated in adjustable height toddler feeding tables without the safety straps in place. Another toddler was observed to be seated in a highchair without the safety strap engaged. SECOND CITATION. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All highchairs straps have been replaced any highchair or sewing table that does not have proper straps will not be used until replaced with proper straps. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The rest equipment used for children receiving care in Classroom's #3 and #5 were not labeled for use of a specific 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment will be properly labeled for the use of each child in both classroom 3 and 5. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classrooms #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Witten daily plan of activities will be posted in all rooms |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: SECOND CITATION. During naptime in Classroom #1, the Infant Nap Room, Staff Person #2 was observed to be supervising 1 infant and 3 young toddlers. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Correction Required: 1. 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. This part of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. All Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding Supervision of Children. Operator will provide a correction date as to when this training will be completed. 3. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of the children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for a period of 6 weeks. Documentation will be maintained on file at the facility. Operator will provide a correction date as to when the 6 weeks of supervision monitoring will be completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Staff 2 has learned to ensure the proper lighting to allow visibility to each napping child. 2. Staff will participate in an in-person training through the ELRC regarding supervision of children. Correction date August 21, 2026. 3. The Director will complete a minimum of 1 weekly supervision check in all classrooms during naptime to ensure that all staff can properly assess the safety of children in their assigned groups. This will occur weekly for 6 weeks. Correction date August 21, 2026. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a) - Signed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a) Description: Signed Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked a parental signature. Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 4 will no longer be enrolled as of 5/29 and parent has requested to take file with them. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 did not specify the arrival and departure times. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child 4 has requested the file of child 4 and will not be returning to Riverstone Academy after 5/29. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child 4 has requested to take file. Child 4 will not return after 5/29. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 lacked the date of admission. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent of child 4 has requested the file and will not return after 5/29. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement on file for Child #4 was observed to be an original agreement. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 4 will not be returning to the facility after 5/29 and parent has requested file. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the addresses for the release people listed. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child 1's Emergency contact form will be updated to include the address of each person the child may be released to. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(e) Description: Written emergency plan posted Noncompliance Area: The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in Classrooms #1, #2, #5, #6, or #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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the emergency transportation plan has since been added to all rooms. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A soiled diaper was observed in the garbage can attached to the wall in the restroom in Classroom #3. The attached garbage can was not hands free to allow for appropriate disposal of a soiled diaper. SECOND CITATION. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hands free garbage cans will be placed in all bathrooms. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The policy on the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma was not available at the time of the inspection to allow for review. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The policy on the prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma will be written and available to review at any point. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: Two unlabeled bottles, intended for an infant in care, were observed in the refrigerator in Classroom #2. Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All bottles in the infant room will be labeled. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification that they had submitted a letter to the local traffic safety authorities 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A letter containing the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility will be written and submitted to the local safety authorities. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(c) Description: Safe routes posted Noncompliance Area: Written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility. Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written notification of safe routes will be written and posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current liability insurance policy was not available for review at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the liability insurance will be located. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months. The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 were dated 4.15.25 and 3.12.26 and the most recent update to the agreement was 8.5.25. The file for Child #2 lacked a prior emergency contact form prior to the most recent dated 12.15.25. The updates to the financial agreements on file for Child #2 exceeded 6 months between 5.7.25 and 3.12.26. The updates to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of file for Child #3 exceeded 6 months between 4.2025 and 3.12.2026. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child agreements and emergency contact forms for children 1, 2 and 3 will be reviewed and updated with required signatures and all information. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.183(a) - Locked cabinet | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.183(a) Description: Locked cabinet Noncompliance Area: The children's records were observed on top of the desk in the office. The child records were not stored in a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child records will be placed in a locked cabinet. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Loose crib sheets were observed on 5 cribs in Classroom #1, the Infant Nap Room, and on two cribs in Classroom #5. The loose crib sheets caused a threat to the health and safety of children. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All crib sheets will be tightened or replace with tighter crib sheets. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.25(b) - Post the inspection summary | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(b) Description: Post the inspection summary Noncompliance Area: A copy of the allocated unannounced inspection summary from 3.25.26 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The Department had not verified that all regulatory noncompliance had been corrected. Correction Required: The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of the new inspection summary has since been posted. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to locate the emergency plan at the time of the inspection to allow for review. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOULSY CITED ON 3.25.26. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency plan has since been located. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Verification that Staff Persons #1 had received emergency plan training within 90 days of starting at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. The files for Staff Person's #3 and #4 lacked verification that they had received emergency plan training in regard to the plan developed by the Legal Entity within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency plan trainings on files for Staff Persons #3 and #4 were dated 3.25.25 and were completed with the prior Legal Entity. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be trained on the emergency plan. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 7 of their required 12 hours of child care training during their respective training year of 12.2024 and 12. 2025. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 3 of their required 12 hours of child care training during their respective training year of 1.2025 and 1.2026. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked 12 hours of child care training during their respective training year of 8.2024 and 8.2025. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 3, 4 and 5 will obtain all required training hours. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: The files for Staff Person's #3 and #4 lacked verification that they had completed annual fire safety training. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 3.27.25 and the most recent fire safety training on file for Staff Person #4 was dated 4.2.25. The fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 5.19.24 and 3.16.26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 3,4 and 5 will all be properly trained on fire safety. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.37(c) Description: Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: Based on interviews it was determined that Staff Person #2, who is qualified as an Aide, has been unsupervised while caring for children. This is reported to happen during the times that the other staff take their lunch breaks. Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Aide's schedule and classroom assignment has been adjusted so that she is never in a room by herself. Administrator's assist during break time to ensure the Aide is never alone. Teachers that work with that Aide have been instructed to never leave her alone or to call an administrator to supervise if they need to leave the room (using the bathroom, collecting supplies, etc.) |
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| 2026-05-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: 2ND CITATION: On 5.7.26, at approximately 8:36am in Classroom 3, Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group that were identified to include 1 infant, 7 young toddlers and 1 older toddler. Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for a mixed age group that they identified to include 1 older toddler and 5 preschool age children. Between 8:47 and 8:52am an additional young toddler, older toddler and preschool age child arrived. At 8:59am Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for a mixed age group that included 1 older toddler and 6 preschool age children. Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group that included 1 infant, 8 young toddlers and 2 older toddlers. On 5.8.2026, at approximately 8:39am in Classroom 3, Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group that included 1 infant, 8 young toddlers and 1 older toddler. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Correction Required: TIER 1: 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). This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. TIER 2: The legal entity will submit to the Department a two-week schedule (Monday thru Friday) listing all children expected to be in attendance. The legal entity will survey parents for upcoming attendance times and dates to complete the schedule. This schedule will include the anticipated arrival and departure time of children. This schedule will be submitted to the Department on the Monday that is one full week before the schedule is effective. The legal entity will submit the two-week schedule for a period of 6 weeks. This portion of the plan will have a date that is 6 weeks after the submission of the first two-week schedule. TIER 3: The legal entity will submit to the Department a two-week schedule (Monday thru Friday) listing all staff expected to be working each day. This schedule will include the start and end time of each staff person's daily shift. This schedule will be submitted to the Department on the Monday that is one full week before the schedule is effective. The legal entity will submit the two-week schedule for a period of 6 weeks. This portion of the plan will have a date that is 6 weeks after the submission of the first two-week schedule. TIER 4: The legal entity will post the two-week schedule for both children and staff in an area where all staff can know which children are expected and when, as well as when staff are expected to arrive each day of the week. This portion of the plan will have a date that is 6 weeks after the submission of the first two-week schedule. TIER 5: The legal entity will develop a staff and parent policy for ensuring parents do not leave their child in the classroom until the Staff:Child Ratio is in compliance. The policy will be submitted to the Department for review. The legal entity will have each current staff person sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the policy. The legal entity will have each parent of a currently enrolled child sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the policy. This policy will be added to the staff and parent handbook. The legal entity will submit all signed acknowledgments, the updated staff handbook and the updated parent handbook to the Department. This portion of the plan will have a date that is within 5 days of all staff and parents signing their acknowledgment of the new policy. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. 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). Correction date 5.7.26. 2. The Director has surveyed the parents and completed a schedule to include attendance dates and times. The schedule includes the anticipated arrival and departure times of the children. The Director has submitted scheduled through September 4th. Any changes that need to be made to a schedule will be resubmitted to certification rep. Correction date August 15, 2026 3. The Director has submitted a schedule listing all staff expected to be working each day through September 4th. This schedule includes the start and end times. Any changes that need to be made to the schedule will be submitted to certification rep. Director and Asst Director are not scheduled into a classroom to allow for classroom coverage as needed. A Director or Asst Dir is present at the location at all times. Correction dated August 15, 2026. 4. The Director will post a two week schedule for both the children and the staff in all classrooms in use. Correction date August 28, 2026. 5. The legal entity has developed a staff and parent policy for ensuring parents do not leave their child in the classroom until the Staff:Child Ratio is in compliance. The policy was submitted and approved by Certification. The legal entity has had all current staff sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the policy. The legal entity has had each parent of currently enrolled children sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the policy. The policy was added as an addendum to the staff and parent handbook. The acknowledgements are available for cert rep to review as agreed upon with certification rep at the time of a return visit. Correction date July 24, 2026. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.55(b) Description: Other staff on premises Noncompliance Area: Based on staff interviews and a subsequent observation by Certification Representative, it was determined that staff members who are on duty but not actively providing care during nap time have left the facility during their breaks. This practice was directly observed by Certification Representative when Staff Person #2 left the facility to take a lunch break. Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Breaks are being taken when ratios allow & when there is always additional staff members in the building that can be in ratio or assist with evacuation as needed. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: A wall power strip in Classroom #3 was observed to be missing protective receptacle covers for two of the electrical outlets. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All wall powered strips will be covered with protective receptacle covers. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of Pinesol cleaner was observed on the shelf next to the changing table in Classroom #3. The Pinesol could be accessible to preschool children receiving care in the classroom. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Pinesol was stored out of reach to all children. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in Classroom #1, Infant Nap Room, only contained one adhesive bandages. An assortment is required. The first aid kit in Classroom #4 lacked tweezers. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) First aid kits will be stocked with all required supplies including unpackaged bandages and tweezers. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The carpeted area in Classroom #6 was observed to have a significant amount of dust, hair and debris present. The steps leading between the Main Floor, Middle Floor and Gross Motor Classroom Floor were observed to have a significant amount of dust and dirt along the edges and corners of the steps. A shelf to the right of the window in Classroom #5 was observed to be tilted from the wall. Upon observation it was noted that the screws attached to the bracket and the wall had loosed and were no longer flush to the wall and were exposed causing the shelf to be slightly detached. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All steps and carpets will be cleaned and free from all debris. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Areas of peeling paint were observed on the wall outside the kitchen area in Classroom #6. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. An area of damaged plaster was observed on the corner of the wall in Classroom #6, just outside of Classroom #8. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The pain on the wall outside of the kitchen area has since been painted. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.78 - Lighting | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78 Description: Lighting Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 was observed to be supervising 3 young toddler and 1 infant in Classroom1, Infant Nap. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classroom to allow Staff Person #2 to see the children which impacted their ability to properly supervised. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOIUSLY CITED ON 3.25.26. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff was made aware of the importance of the need for natural lighting and adjusted the lighting upon request. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h) Description: Handwashing signs Noncompliance Area: A hand washing sign was missing from one of the changing tables in Classroom #3. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Hand washing sign in room 3 has since been replaced. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) - Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) Description: Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed Noncompliance Area: Children in Classroom #3 were observed to be served an AM snack without their hands being washed prior. Staff were observed to wipe the children's hands with a wipe prior to eating their snack. In Classroom #2, Young Toddlers, who were determined to be able children, were also having their hands wiped after diapering and before eating. 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. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All children's hands will properly washed at the sink before eating. |
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| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility has exceeded 30 days since their last documented fire alarm testing on 3.12.26. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire alarm was has since been tested and documented. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cabinet on a play kitchen set was observed to have a crack, resulting in a pinch point, in Classroom #8. In the gross motor classroom, a wooden rocking horse was observed to be missing the handle from the head of the horse. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cabinet door in playroom 8 has since been removed. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.105 - High Chairs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.105 Description: High Chairs Noncompliance Area: Two high chairs in Classroom #2 (Infants) were observed to be missing a safety strap. Safety straps were also missing from 2 table seats in Classroom #2 and 3 table seats in Classroom #3. Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 3/25/2026, any highchair that is missing its safety straps will not be used until safety straps are installed. Straps have been ordered for all high chairs and table seats in each classroom. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #4, 10 children were observed on rest equipment without 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the rest equipment. In Classroom #2 In Classroom #2 two of the cribs lacked 2 feet of free space on 3 sides due to equipment being present on one of the 3 sides. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 feet has since been placed between each child while napping. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:45pm, during naptime, Staff Persons #3 and #5 were observed to be caring for 10 children in Classroom #4. At approximately 12:47pm, during naptime, Staff Person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 7 children in Classroom #1. A source of natural or artificial light was not present in the classrooms to allow the Staff to properly see and assess children in their care. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All lighting has since been adjusted with both natural and artificial lighting. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: In the medication box in Classroom #3, 7 bottles of expired Infant Acetaminophen were observed. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All expired medication has since been discarded. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.134(d) - Liquid or powdered soap | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.134(d) Description: Liquid or powdered soap Noncompliance Area: At the sink in the right restroom in Classroom #6 the soap in place was observed to have been diluted with water to the extent that the bottle appeared to be completely water. This did not allow for appropriate handwashing at the sink following toileting. Correction Required: Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All soap bottles have since been replaced with soap. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: A garbage can was observed outside the restroom in the downstairs Gross Motor Room. A soiled diaper was observed inside the garbage can. The garbage can was not hands-free and lacked a plastic liner. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The garbage can has since been removed and will be replaced with a handsfree garage can. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff Persons #3 and #5 were observed to be caring for a mixed age group that included 6 older toddler and 7 preschool age children. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked completion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. A file was not available for Staff Person #3 to confirm that they had the required Pediatric First Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter and required Health and Safety trainings completed to allow for supervision of Staff Person #5. Staff Person #3 was also observed to leave Staff Person #5 alone while taking a preschool age child to the restroom during naptime. A staff person with verification of all completed trainings was not present with Staff Persons #3 and #5 to provide supervision. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed and on file, staff person #3 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or Director, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #3 and #5, staff person #3 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) As of 3/25/2026, staff person #3 is no longer employed at Riverstone Academy. Staff person #5 was supervised by a staff person until she completed the approved training. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.191 - Individual Records | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.191 Description: Individual Records Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(1) - Name, address, and phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(1) Description: Name, address, and phone Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including their name, address and telephone number was not present at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(i) - Age | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(i) Description: Age Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of age was not present at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of age. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of child care experience, education and training following the onset of services at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including verification of an acceptable initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening were not present at the time of the inspection. The initial health report on file for Staff Person #4 was not completed within 12 months prior to starting with the legal entity. A current health report for Staff Person #4 was not on file until 170 days after starting at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. Staff Person #4 has a current health report. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, a record including two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person was not present at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone Academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In Classroom #6, a small basket that could be accessible to children who would receive care in the space, was observed to contain a sharp staple remover and push pins. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both staple remover and pushpins were removed. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(a) - Emergency plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to locate the emergency plan at the time of the inspection to allow for review. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An Emergency plan will be located or rewritten for review. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Verification that Staff Persons #3 and #4 had received emergency plan training within 90 days of starting at the facility was not present at the time of the inspection. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 is no longer employed at Riverstone academy. Staff 4 will receive Emergency training as soon as possible. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #4 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file expired in December 2025. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Until such time as the required trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 4 has since received an updated CPR and first aid training. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: An individual record was not on file for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, verifications that they had completed the required Mandated Reporter, Pediatric First Aid and CPR and Health and Safety trainings were not present at the time of the inspection. It was reported that Staff Person #3 has been present at the facility in excess of 90 days. Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or Director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not report back to Riverstone academy. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: A file was not available for Staff Person #3 at the time of the inspection. As a result, the facility lacked verification that Staff Person #3 had a signed disclosure statement, a completed PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances and a NSOR Certificate. The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #4 was not the most recent version required at the time of hire and lacked all information required by the CPSL. An updated and current disclosure was not completed until 170 days after starting at the facility. 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff 3 has since been removed and will not return to Riverstone academy. Staff 4 has since signed an updated disclosure statement. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52 Description: Mixed Age Level Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:41am in Classroom #2, Staff Person #2 asked Staff Person #1 to go to Classroom #1 to get a child's lunchbox from the refrigerator. When Staff Person #1 left Classroom #1, Staff Person #2 was caring for 1 infant and 5 young toddlers. The mixed age ratio for a group that included Infants is 1:4. This resulted in Staff Person #2 being noncompliant with the required staff:child ratio. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 is no longer employed at Riverstone academy. Staff person 1 will not be left alone for any reason and will not leave any staff out of ratio at any point . |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: A bottle of sunscreen spray was observed in an unlocked bin on the floor next to the changing area in Classroom #3. A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on low shelf and a container of disinfecting wipes was observed on a wired wall shelf above two chairs in Classroom #6. The items were all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children and could be accessible to children who would receive care in the space. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The bottle of sunscreen, cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer has since been removed and placed out of reach of all children. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: An unlidded, unlined garbage can, was observed in the kitchen area in Classroom #6. The garbage can contained items that had been contaminated by human secretions to include discarded food, silverware, and paper plates. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The unlidded garbage can has since been thrown away. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The carpeted area in Classroom 6 was observed to have a significant amount of dust, hair and debris present. The steps leading between the Main Floor, Middle Floor and Gross Motor Classroom Floor were observed to have a significant amount of dust and dirt along the edges and corners of the steps. A shelf to the right of the window in Classroom #5 was observed to be tilted from the wall. Upon observation it was noted that the screws attached to the bracket and the wall had loosed and were no longer flush to the wall and were exposed causing the shelf to be slightly detached. The gate between Classrooms #3 and #5 was observed to be in disrepair and did not latch appropriately to allow for closure. This posed a hazard if a child were to push on the gate. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The carpet area in room 6 has been swept. All steps have since been swept. The shelf in room 5 will be removed. The gate between rooms 3 and 5 has been removed. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Areas of peeling paint were observed on the wall outside the kitchen area in Classroom #6. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Areas of peeling paint in room 6 will be replaced or covered. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.78 - Lighting | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.78 Description: Lighting Noncompliance Area: At approximately 12:45pm and 12:47pm, during naptime at the facility, a source of natural or artificial light was not present in Classrooms #2 or #4 where children were observed to be receiving care. Correction Required: Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All lighting has since been adjusted in each room where children will be napping. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(g) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: The sink in the downstairs gross motor restroom was observed to have a layer of soap sludge across the sink ledge area. The toilet in the downstairs gross motor restroom was observed to have black debris along the bolts at the base of the toilet. Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The entire bathroom in the downstairs gross motor room has since been cleaned. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.82(i) Description: Lidded waste receptacles Noncompliance Area: A lidded waste receptacle was not present at the toilet areas in Classroom #6. Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A lidded garbage can was since placed In then toilet area in room 6. |
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| 2026-03-25 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: A set of children's stairs was observed against the gate between Classroom #3 and #5. The steps had been put against the gate due to the gate being in disrepair and to keep children from exiting the classroom. This resulted in the exit from Classroom #5 being obstructed. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The gate between 3 and 5 has since been removed along with the damaged gate. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: One cracked bin, with a potential pinch point, was observed in Classroom 6. One cracked bin, resulting in a missing area of the plastic, was observed in Classroom 7. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cracked bin will be thrown away. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: The cribs used for rest equipment in Classroom 2 were not labeled for use of a specific 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Labels were placed on cribs at time of visit. Labels have been created and will be on each crib daily. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Classrooms 1 and 5. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A schedule was placed in both classrooms. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: The child service reports on file for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between reports completed on 6.24.24 and 8.6.25. 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The child has a current service report on file at this time. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: The immunization exemption on file for Child #2 was completed on a prewritten form and not acceptable for Child Care purposes. The immunization exemption must be written, signed and dated by the parent. A written exemption was not on file until 126 days after enrollment at the facility. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Family submitted documentation on day of inspection. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.133(5) - Original label | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(5) Description: Original label Noncompliance Area: One expired Infants Tylenol was observed in the medication box in Classroom 2. Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tylenol was removed from the classroom and given to the parents upon pickup that evening. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, the facility had not submitted notification to the local traffic safety authorities notifying them of the new Legal Entity and their 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation has been mailed to the proper authorities for review. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates on 9.8.24 and 4.15.25 for the emergency contact form and 1.15.25 and 8.5.25 for the agreement form. The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #4 exceeded 6 months between updates on 4.22.24 and 8.11.25. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent signed the agreement via electronic signature on the day of our compliance visit. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.21 - General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21 Description: General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Two cribs were observed to have loose crib sheets in Classroom 5. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff member immediately took crib sheets off and replaced them with fitted sheets that are not loose. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: At the time of the initial inspection, the facility has not submitted the emergency plan to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been submitted as of 8.20.2025. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: The NSOR certificates on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. This is evidenced by NSOR certificates dated 6.18.20 and 8.7.25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 submitted NSOR after returning from her break |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: One electical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in Classroom 4. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Outlets were covered at time of inspection. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted near the cordless phone observed on a shelving unit in Classroom 3. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The required emergency numbers are placed on the phone and will be replaced if document begins to wear or tear. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: A small area of peeling paint was observed on the wall, near the Timon image. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Peeling paint was repaired temporarily. A painter is scheduled to come to the school to fix these issues. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The exit from the Indoor Gross Motor, leading to the outdoor Play Space, was observed to have two tables in front of the doors. The tables obstructed the egress from the Indoor Gross Motor Room. In Classroom 4 one of the exit doors was observed to have a thick mat that restricted the ability to open the door. The other exit door was observed to have two bins in front of the exit. This resulted in the egresses being obstructed in Classroom 4. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Tables were moved during the visit. |
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| 2025-08-11 | Initial review | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility exceeded 30 days between fire alarm system testing's on 3.3.25 and 4.6.25, 4.6.25 and 5.9.25, and 6.10.25 and 7.14.25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire alarm testing was completed. |
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