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Stepping Stone Learning

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
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2329 Ridge Ave # 35, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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116 children
Subsidized Program
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📞 (267) 886-9032
2329 Ridge Ave # 35
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Active License
License Number
CER-00247946
License Issued
Dec 3, 2025
Active Through
Dec 3, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS DAYCARE FACILITY!!!!!!! My nephew was intentionally hurt by his teacher named Tasha. She forcefully pulled the sleeping mat from under him on 07/26/18. When she pulled the mat from under she caused him to hit his head on the floor and bookshelf. My nephew head was bruised and had a big lump on it which is still there. The staff Tasha was only suspended! This is unexceptable, PLEASE PREVENT ANOTHER CHILD FROM GETTING HURT BY NOT SENDING YOUR CHILD HER.

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STEPPING STONE LEARNING is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 116 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: The staff in the bananas classroom did not have specific children assigned to them.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were retrained on supervision policies.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The records of child #2 and #3 did not include a child service report completed within a 6-month period.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child service reports for child #2 and #3 from June were sent to Cert Rep. Facility also completed child evaluations for children in October.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include health insurance policy number.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Insurance policy number for child #1 was added to their emergency contact information.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The facility's written policy to address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment did not include coping strategies and did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Preservice Health and Safety training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 1 will have until 11/12/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Facility updated SBS policy to include coping strategies and address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The records of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 no longer works at the facility. Staff person #2 completed 12 hours of professional development trainings.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The records of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not include annual fire- safety training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff have completed fire safety training.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have a child abuse clearance updated within 60 months. Child abuse clearance of staff person #2 was dated 9/26/19. Staff person #2 did not have mandated reporter training updated with in the past 60 months. Mandated reporter training for staff person #2 was dated 7/15/20. Staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance updated within the past 60 months. FBI clearance for staff person #2 was dated 2/16/20. Staff person #4 did not have NSOR certification on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 is no longer employed at the facility. Staff person #4 is suspended until NSOR certification is received.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: There was an outlet uncovered in the peach room next to the window and to the left of the sink. There was an outlet uncovered in the bananas classroom on the rear wall and on the right wall in the play area.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Outlets will be inspected on a daily basis to ensure all outlets have protective covers.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was hand sanitizer accessible to children on the barrier entrance into the peach room, on top of a cubby in the blueberries room, and on top of a cabinet in the bananas room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer was placed on a higher shelf inaccessible to children.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: The first aid kit in the bananas room did not include tape. The first aid kit in the infant classroom did not include tape and tweezers. The first aid kit in the indoor play space did not include gloves and scissors.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Missing items were placed in first-aid kits.
2025-10-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A ceiling tile in the bananas classroom was loose.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The ceiling tile was replaced.
2025-09-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information and the financial agreements of children #1-3 were not updated with in a 6-month period.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All emergency contact forms and agreements were updated in October 2025.
2025-09-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.161(a) - Wholesome Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(a)

Description: Wholesome

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep observed boxes of expired cereal in the pantry of the facility. The cereal had an expiration date of 7/6/25. Cert Rep observed expired grape juice in the refrigerator and pantry area. The grape juice bottles had expiration dates of 2/02/25 and 9/09/25.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility completed a full inventory check of all dry goods and food and threw away all expired items found.
2025-09-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(c)

Description: No insects or rodents

Noncompliance Area: Cert Rep found mouse droppings at the bottom of the stairs that led to the second floor of the facility. Operator stated that staff reported seeing roaches in the blueberries classroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Exterminator was called and asked to inspect the second floor. The staircase was cleaned and checked everyday for droppings. Facility was serviced by Enterprise Exterminating and Supply Company on 9/23/25.
2025-09-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was an area of broken floor tiles under a floor mat in the laundry room.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Contractor was called who found the leaking source and a new floor was put in.
2025-06-10 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR clearance or mandated reporter training on file. Staff person #2 did not have an updated NSOR or FBI clearance on file. The NSOR for staff person 2 was dated 11/6/19 and the FBI clearance for staff person 2 was dated 6/24/18.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Persons # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Persons #1 and 2may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff persons will not work in a childcare position until clearances are obtained. Facility will always be in compliance with CPSL law.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Baseboard paneling in older side of peach room was lifting off of the wall.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have contractor address paneling. All classroom and outdoor spaces will be kept in good condition.
2024-11-19 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: There was chipped paint in the peaches classroom along the separating wall on both sides There was chipped paint in the yellow room on the wall under diaper shelf and in the lower right corner next to the door. There was chipped paint along the back wall in the yellow room on the younger toddler side. Indoor play space had chipped paint along the bottom of the wall near the baseboard and on the left wall.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have contractor address chipped paint. Facility will not have any areas of chipped paint in the any space.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed a child in the infant room walk out of the classroom and into the older toddler classroom without being noticed by the teachers in the infant room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised at all times. Director will fix the door leading from the infant room to the toddler room so that children will not be able to walk out. Director will re- train in supervision and review facility policy again.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(4)

Description: Bottles labeled

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the bottle of child #1 in the young toddler room was not labeled.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director placed a label on the bottle immediately.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was an uncovered outlet on the rear wall in the indoor play space.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director placed a protective outlet cover on the outlet.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes on a shelf accessible to children in the Peaches 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have shelves put up for hand sanitizer and other toxics.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, Cert Rep observed ceiling tiles with holes in them in the Peaches classroom, in the indoor play space and in the infant room. The ceiling tiles with holes in them in the indoor play space also had wires hanging out of the holes.

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. Director will check ceiling tiles, vents, and other areas every month.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will contact contractor to replace ceiling tiles.
2023-11-15 Renewal 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.91(a)

Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, there were two cardboard boxes obstructing the exit from the indoor play space into the infant room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director removed the boxes from the hallway.
2022-11-14 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2021-12-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 15 IS MISSING AN INITIAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, STAFF PERSON 18, AND STAFF PERSON # 19 ARE MISSING AN UP TO DATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE ON ONE CAN START WITHOUT A HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB SHOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD. EMPLOYEE FILES WILL BE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT CURRENT EMPLOYEE'S HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT MORE THAT 2 YEARS OLD.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019 THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 10, STAFF PERSON # 17 AND STAFF PERSON # 18 ARE MISSING VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE, ALL EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCEIN CHILD CARE AND THE FILES WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY TO MAKE SURE IT IS COMPLETE.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON #2 , HIRED 10-10-14, CONTAIN AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE PA STATE CRIMINAL, FBI CLEARANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL AND DOES NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF A REQUEST CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON #8 , HIRED 11/8/2018, STAFF PERSON # 9, HIRED 9-25-2019, STAFF PERSON # 16 HIRED 4-09-2019 AND STAFF PERSON # 19, HIRED 11-8-2019, DOES NOT CONTAIN A CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL AND DOES NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF A REQUEST CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
FACILITY PERSON #2, FACILITY PERSON #8, FACILITY PERSON # 9, FACILITY PERSON # 16, AND FACILITY PERSON # 19, WILL BE REMOVED FROM CHILD CARE POSITION. CHILD ABUSE AND PA STATE CRIMINAL AND FBI CLEARANCES WILL BE OBTAINED AND MAINTAINED IN STAFF FILES AT ALL TIMES. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE CHILD ABUSE, STAT CRIMINAL AND FBI CLEARANCES BEFORE THEIR FIRST DAY OF WORK. IN ADDITION, FILES WILL BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY TO MAKE SURE THEIR CLEARANCES ARE NOT EXPIRED.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #6, STAFF PERSON 9, AND STAFF PERSON # 18 ARE MISSING TWO NONFAMILY REFERENCES ATTESTING TO THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE, ALL EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE TWO NON-RELATIVE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION FOR CHILD CARE . THE FILES WILL BE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY TO MAKE SURE WE DON'T MISS ANYTHING.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2, STAFF PERSON # 3, STAFF PERSON # 4, STAFF PERSON # 5, AND STAFF PERSON # 7 ARE MISSING PROOF OF THE ANNUAL MINIMUM OF SIX HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT STAFF COMPLETE TRAINING BEFORE THEY REACH ONE YEAR.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019, THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON # 1, SAFFF PERSON # 2, STAFF PERSON # 3, STAFF PERSON #4, STAFF PERSON # 5, STAFF PERSON # 6, STAFF PERSON # 7, STAFF PERSON # 8, STAFF PERSON # 9, STAFF PERSON # 10, STAFF PERSON # 12, STAFF PERSON # 13, STAFF PERSON # 15, STAFF PERSON # 18, AND STAFF PERSON # 19 ARE MISSING PROOF OF THE ANNUAL FIRES SAFETY TRAINING CONDUCTED BY A FIRE PROTECTION PROFESSIONAL.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT FIRE SAFETY IS SCHEDULED BEFORE EXPIRATION.
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019 THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 115 DEGREES IN THE BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE TO THE CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE SPACE PRESCHOOL ROOM 1 AND 2 .

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE THE HOT WATER TEMERATURE WILL BE CHECKED WEEKLY TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS BETWEEN 90 DEGREES TO 110 DEGREES MAXIMUM
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019 THE MOLDING STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IS SEPARATEDFROM THE WALL IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM IDENTIFIED AS THE YELLOW ROOM. THE CARPET ON THE PILLAR IN THE OLDER INFANT ROOM IS UNRAVELING AND HANGING OFF THE PILLAR POSING A VISIBLE HAZARD.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS AND OTHER SURFACES WILL FIXED ANS INSPECTED MONTHLY FOR CLEANLNESS, GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM HAZARDS, AND PROPER REPAIRS WILL BE DONE
2019-12-16 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12-16-2019, IN PRESCHOOL ROOM 1 IDENTIFIED AS THE BLUE ROOM PEELING PAINT ON THE MURAL BY THE HALF DOOR AND UNDER THE WINDOW. IN PRESCHOOL ROOM 2 ON THE MURAL BY THE HALF DOOR NEAR THE SINK. IN THE OLDER INFANT ROOM IDENTIFIED AS THE YELLOW ROOM PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CHANGING TABLE.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
IN THE FUTURE THE CLASSROOMS WILL BE INSPECTED MONTHLY FOR PEELED PAINT OR PLASTER AND APPROPRIATE REPAIRS WILL BE DONE PROMPTLY.
2019-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/12/2019 an indoor climbing equipment was observed. There was no protective surface under the equipment. The equipment was placed on top of the carpeted floor.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We bought mats to place around the climbing equipment. Every time the equipment is used we will make sure the mats are placed around properly.
2019-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/12/2019 several rest mats were observed with torn plastic exposing the foam stuffing.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We ordered new mats and threw the damaged mats out. In the future we will discard or damaged mats and replace them immediately.
2019-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(e) - Seasonal coverings Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/12/2019 preschool and toddler children were observed sleeping on bare plastic rest mats without sheets or blankets.

Correction Required: Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We put a note out to parents so that they could bring us a fitted sheet and a blanket for their children. In the future we will enforce and make sure children have the necessary supplies including a fitted sheet and blanket
2019-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 9/12/2019 soiled diapers were observed in a NON hands-free covered can.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We ordered pedal activated trash cans and replaced the old trash cans. If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper will be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
2019-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 9/12/2019 a toaster oven was observed in the "blue room" on a counter top accessible to the children. The oven's highest temp. setting was 450 F.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every time the oven is on we use the child protective gates so that the children cannot leave the classroom area. Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110 F that are accessible to children will be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
2019-09-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 9/12/2019 the bathroom door in blue room had surface damage.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bathroom door was repainted. In the future we will inspect chipped paint more often and repaint immediately.
2018-11-26 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, cert rep observed an out of date physical in the file of Child 6.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain a current physical from the parent of Child 6. Moving forward, provider will ensure enforcement of current policy of obtaining necessary documents from parents.
2018-11-26 Renewal 3270.26 - Compliance/Nondiscrimination Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, cert rep observed no documentation present at the facility concerning compliance with civil rights.

Correction Required: A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. 951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. 6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. 2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. 12101-12514).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will complete the Civil Rights Questionnaire and return to the Bureau of Equal Opportunity.
2018-11-26 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Annual 6 hrs. training Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, cert rep observed missing documentation concerning 6 clock hours of child care training in the file of Staff 18.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 6 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will obtain documentation showing 6 hours of child care training from Staff 18. Moving forward, provider will create a policy to ensure all staff are attending at least 6 hours of child care training in a timely manner.
2018-11-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on 11/26/18, cert rep observed paint chipping beneath the front window area in the preschool room, as well as a damaged wall in the older toddler room to the right of the bathroom door.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will make repairs to the damaged areas. Moving forward, provider will create a policy to ensure the building surfaces of the child care facility are monitored for any sustained damages and repairs made in a timely manner.
2018-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was observed that several mats were torn and in need of repair.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, tape was put on the mats that were torn and fitted sheets are used to prevent children from picking at the mats. Going forward, provider will be obtaining new mats and will ensure that all mats have fitted sheets over them.
2018-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was observed that some of the infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the names of the infants were put on the bottles. Going forward, provider will remind staff of the need to ensure that the names are on the bottles at all times.
2018-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was observed that the current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parent.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider was given a copy of the certificate of compliance to post. Going forward, the certificate of compliance and regulations will be posted at all times.
2018-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, the file of facility person #1 did not have any evidence that the three clearances needed for employment had been applied for. The file of staff #2 did not have the child abuse or FBI clearances. The file of staff #3 did not have the FBI clearance or proof that it was applied for.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff people bring in the appropriate clearances. Going forward, provider will ensure that no staff will start employment without proof that all clearances have been applied for and that those staff who do not have the clearances at time of initial hire will not be left alone with children.
2018-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was observed that the protective receptacle covers were missing in several classrooms.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, covers were placed on all missing outlets. Going forward, provider will stress to staff the need to have covers on all outlets at all times.
2018-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection, a spray bottle used for cleaning was observed on a ledge that was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
During the inspection, the cleaning bottle was removed from the accessible area. Going forward, provider will remind staff of the importance of keeping cleaning supplies inaccessible to children at all times.
2018-06-19 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During compliant investigation, cert rep observed trash and boxes blocking the exit door located in afterschool room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trash and boxes was removed from exit door by maintenance and discarded. Director will ensure that exit remains unobstructed at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there is not enough play equipment and appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children provided in sufficient amount and variety in several of the child care rooms.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will purchase new play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children in sufficient amount and variety for all the child care rooms in the facility and ensure that at all times it is sufficient.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.106(a)/3270.106(f) - Clean, age appropriate/2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the rest equipment in the preschool, young toddler and older toddler rooms were ripped, worn, torn, dirty, tapped and not appropriate for use. in the preschool, young toddler and older toddler room the rest equipment while the children were napping was not 2 feet of space on three sides.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will purchase new rest equipment and make sure that while rest equipment is in use they will be 2 feet of space on three sides at all all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

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

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator advised that child #3 has a doctors appointment on December 13th and will ensure that a copy of the health assessment is put on file and kept on file at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #4, 6 and 11 did not have a current health assessment on file.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have a current and completed health assessment on file at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iii) - Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff#1 and 3 did not have 6 hours of child care training on file.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will obtain and ensure that staff #1 and 3 have 6 hours of child care training on file at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 did not have all required clearances on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
operator will obtain and ensure that all staff have all required clearances on file at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection staff #2, 3, 4 did not have staff evaluations on file.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that staff #2, 3 and 4 and all staff have staff evaluations on file at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection there was a roach crawling on the wall in the preschool room.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator has receipt for an exterminator visit on 12/2/2017. Operator has a standing appointment with an exterminator every three weeks and keep receipts on file at all times.
2017-12-06 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the floor is sinking in the preschool room near the sink area underneath the rug.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces are kept in good repair and free from visible hazards at all times. Operator will repair floor in preschool room where it is sinking.
2017-07-05 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.113(d) - General Health and Safety/No harsh language Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The complaint alleges that there was a fight and argument between a teacher and a parent while children were present. Some cubbies got loose and fell over but another teacher caught the cubbies and no children were hit with the cubbies.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Operator will ensure that all staff insure the health and safety of all children in care and to make sure that there are no conditions that may pose a threat to the health and safety of the children. Operator will ensure that all staff not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children at all times. Operator provided supervision training for all staff.

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