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Jaels Lil Learn And Play Lab Llc

Scranton, PA · Lackawanna County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (4 reviews)
1305 Washburn St, Scranton, PA 18504
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Quick Facts

Capacity
70 children
Type of Care
After School
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 800-5260
1305 Washburn St
Scranton, PA 18504
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251464
License Issued
Mar 9, 2026
Active Through
Mar 9, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 12

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Brenda
2018-09-25 19:23:30
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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Best daycare my kids ever been to. Love the stuff's.

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Cindy
2018-08-28 02:21:38
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for less than 6 months

We love this daycare facility. Highly recommended!

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Mary Jo
2018-08-19 02:50:51
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Best daycare and staffs in Scranton. My daughter's love this daycare facility. I would recommend this daycare to anybody.

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Anon1234
2018-04-14 17:29:05
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Ghetto, poorly ran, terrible management skills. Would not recommend for employment or child care!!!!

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About the Provider

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JAELS LIL LEARN AND PLAY LAB LLC is a Child Care Center in SCRANTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced visit, posted notes were reviewed. The facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
2026-07-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(9) - Director or designated staff person responsibility/Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility/Written record

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced visit, rep requested to view the fire safety logs. The facility could not locate documentation of completing any recent fire alarm drills.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.111(b)

Description: Posted in group space

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that there was not a daily activities plan posted in the Infant room.

Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Daily schedule will be posted in the infant room.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #2's last service report in file is dated for 12/4/24. This date indicates that a service report was not done within the 6-month requirement. Child #3s service report is dated for 11/25/25, however was not signed by the parent.

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.)
Director will complete a child service report for child #2. Director will obtain the signature of the parent for child #3.
2025-12-09 Renewal 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: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet was last dated for 7/4/24 and the financial agreement was last dated for 8/1/23. Child 2#'s emergency contact sheet and agreement were last dated for 2/24/25. Child #3's emergency contact sheet and agreement were last dated for 1/2/25. These dates indicate that an update was not done within the 6-month requirement.

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.)
Director will obtain updates information on the emergency contact sheet and financial agreements for all children.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2s previous health assessment is dated for 8/31/23. An updated health assessment was not obtained until 9/3/25. This date indicates that an updated assessment was not obtained within the 24-month requirement.

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.)
Staff #2 has obtained an updated health assessment, and it will remain on file.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed. The facility did not have documentation of completing an annual emergency drill on file.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous dated Pediatric CPR training was completed on 2/25/23. An updated training was completed until 8/13/25. This date indicates that the staff did not renew their certification on or before the expiration of their last training.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ensure 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.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed in the preschool room that there were parts of the wall that had chipped and damage paint. It was also observed that there were peelings of the baseboard molding along the walls.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ensure all 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster will not be permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
2025-12-09 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 2/1/25 to 3/31/25, 6/27/25 to 7/29/25.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
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. Director will test fire alarms within every 30 days.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 did not have an updated child service report on file. Last review and signed report was on 8/11/2023.

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.)
A child service report was completed but not signed by the parent. Director will ensure that the parent will sign the child service report.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5) - Physician name, address, phone/Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #3 did not have the physicians address listed on the emergency contact sheet. Child #4 did not have the physicians name or information of the child's special needs listed on the emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain the missing information for both children and have the parents add it to the emergency contact sheet.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) - Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #4 did not have the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact sheet. It was also observed that Child #2, #4, & #5 did not have the release person's address on their emergency contact sheet.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will obtain the missing information for both children and have the parents add it to the emergency contact sheet.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Child #1 and #2's financial agreement was not reviewed and updated within 6-months.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will have the parents review and sign the financial agreement.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that Staff #1's previous Child Abuse clearance was dated for 8/19/19. It was not updated within the 60 months as the update is dated for 12/17/24. It was also observed that Staff #1's previous Mandated Reporter training was dated for 9/26/19 and was not updated until 12/12/24. This indicates that the training was not updated within the 60 months.

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.)
Although late, clearances were obtained and put in the file.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection it was observed that Staff #1's previous Child Abuse clearance was dated for 8/19/19. It was not updated within the 60 months as the update is dated for 12/17/24. It was also observed that Staff #1's previous Mandated Reporter training was dated for 9/26/19 and was not updated until 12/12/24. This indicates that the training was not updated within the 60 months.

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. Legal entity and/or director will need to attend Existing Provider training on 2/12/25 due to CPSL violations. LE/Director will need to call the office and schedule.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will ensure all staffs mandated reporter trainings and CPSL clearances are updated BEFORE 60 months. Director will call on Thursday 1/2/25 to schedule the orientation training. Director will attend the training on 2/12/25.
2024-12-18 Renewal 3270.74/3270.75(c) - Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74/3270.75(c)

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted/Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler room that emergency telephone numbers were not posted. It was also observed in the Toddler room that scissors were missing from the first aid kit.

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. 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.)
Director corrected these on cite by adding scissors to the first aid kit and posting a copy of emergency telephone numbers in the room.
2023-12-27 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that this child did not obtain a health assessment until eight months after enrollment (see LIS sheet for enrollment date). Child #2 did not have a health assessment until 11/2/23 which was four months after enrollment (see LIS sheet for enrollment date).

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director wil begin to use a system that requires the health assessments for children to be in place within 30 days to ensure that compliance is kept.
2023-12-27 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: While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the director was unable to provide the inspector with the required plan for continuity of operations.

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. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was out on leave and once they returned they immediately updated the emergency plan to include the continuity of care requirement.
2023-12-27 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: Staff person #1 and #2 do not have current pediatric first aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 10/23 for staff #1 while staff #2 only completed the online portion of the pediatric first aid/CPR training on 6/10/22.

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. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2 staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was out on leave and once they returned they immediately scheduled the training and until it was obtained they worked with an AGS who had the required training. The director did not realize that staff #2 did not complete the training and once realized they too remained with an AGS until the training was completed.
2023-12-27 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the file for child #1 and found that the emergency plan and agreement forms were dated 6/30/23 and not again until 1/2/24.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was a small oversight and corrected immediately.
2023-12-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector found that the emergency plan was missing the required accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director did not realize the detail required for shelter in place and lockdown procedures. Once this was brought to the attention of the director it was immediately rectified.
2023-12-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)

Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced for the annual inspection the inspector found that the emergency plan was missing the required method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility uses the app "Himama" for all parent communication. This is reviewed at enrollment but had not been spelled out in the emergency plan.
2023-12-27 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the director was unable to provide the inspector with proof of having had an annual emergency drill for 2023.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was out on leave when the annual drill was set to occur.
2023-12-27 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff # 1 had a Pa State Police clearance dated for 9/19/18 and this clearance was not updated until 11/28/23. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This clearance needed to be updated by 9/19/2023. Staff #1 also had a Pa Mandated Reporter training dated 11/26/18. This clearance was not updated every 60 months as required by the CPSL. The PA Mandated Reporter training needed to be updated by 11/26/23.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 was out on leave and once they returned these clearances were updated.
2023-05-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(e) - Seasonal coverings Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(e)

Description: Seasonal coverings

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 for the complaint visit the inspector observed a child asleep in a crib missing the sheet, with blankets in replacement of a sheet. The mattress that the child was sleeping on was still sealed in the original plastic bag.

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.)
The parent handbook outlines all necessary items that parents are required to bring in including crib sheets. Several parents were reminded daily to bring in said items. As a result of the parent's failure to cooperate SLC purchased crib sheets in case parents cannot provide said item or forgets.
2023-05-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(2) - Supervision on and facility premises Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(2)

Description: Supervision on and facility premises

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 for the complaint visit the inspector observed Staff #1 and staff #2 were in the toddler classroom with 12 mixed aged children. The two youngest children in the group were child #1 and child #2 (See LIS Code Sheet for DOBS). Staff #2 identified child #1 as a child in her group of 8, making the ratio 1 to 6.

Correction Required: The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director had gone over ratios and supervision with the staff to ensure that all children were properly grouped together by age. This incident occurred due to staff being nervous over the inspector's unannounced visit. The director will go over supervision and ratio once again and issue name cards for the children including their ages to prevent this from occurring again.
2023-05-02 Complaints- Legal Location 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: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 for the complaint visit the inspector observed three children asleep in cribs with blankets completely covering over the children rendering the children unable to be seen and assessed.

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.)
SLC will ensure that all children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all time. Will also ensure 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. Children will never be fully covered by blankets during nap time so that the staff can see, hear, access, and direct children.
2023-05-02 Complaints- Legal Location 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: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 for the complaint visit the inspector observed three children asleep in cribs with blankets completely covering over the children rendering the children unable to be seen and assessed.

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. The director must arrange for all facility persons and staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training dealing specifically with safe sleep for infants. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. This training must be conducted by an approved of resource. Further, this training will not be allowed to count towards the annual 12 hours of training required by regulation. The facility staff will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to ensure that safe sleep practices of infants is maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC will ensure that all children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all time. Will also ensure 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. As well as safe sleep practices of infants are maintained. The director will arrange for all facility persons and staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training dealing specifically with safe sleep for infants. The legal entity will receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
2023-05-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff had been employed over the 45 days (please see the LIS Code Sheet for hire date) and was missing proof of having a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting as well as a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC will remove staff until documentation of her physical and TB shot is provided.
2023-05-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 for the complaint visit the inspector asked for the infant formula and feeding schedules and none could be produced.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC had all parents on 5/2/23 give a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for each infant enrolled.
2023-05-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff had been employed over the 45 days (please see the LIS Code Sheet for hire date) and was missing verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC will obtain the documentation of her childcare experience on 5/2/23.
2023-05-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff had been employed over the 45 days (please see the LIS Code Sheet for hire date) and was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC will obtain the documentation of her 2 written non-family references by 5/2/23.
2023-05-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.21/3270.103 - General Health and Safety/Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21/3270.103

Description: General Health and Safety/Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 for the complaint visit the inspector observed a child asleep in a crib missing the sheet, with blankets in replacement of a sheet. The mattress that the child was sleeping on was still sealed in the original plastic bag.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC removed plastic from the bedding immediately and purchased fitted crib sheets for all cribs to ensure that there is nothing posing a threat to the health or safety of the children.
2023-05-02 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 5/2/23 the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted that this staff had been employed over the 45 days (please see the LIS Code Sheet for hire date) and was missing proof having a completed Pa State Police, a completed FBI, and NSOR. The Childline clearance was sent to the director while the inspector was present via email.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SLC had the clearances on file digitally however the director could not access them while the inspector was present. SLC removed staff from the facility and had said staff provide phsyical copies of her clearances.the following day.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.102(e) - Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(e)

Description: Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the shared outdoor play space had mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch.

Correction Required: Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mulch will be removed to not be accessible to toddlers and infants.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) - Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)

Description: Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that child #1 and #2 were missing proof of having had a Influenza vaccine as is required.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1 and #2 will be removed from care until documentation of the flu vaccine is received or exemption letter.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #1 did not obtain the required 1 hour update to the current Health and Safety requirement until 1/30/23. This update was to be completed by 12/30/22.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will take the updated training by 1/30/23.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that child #3 was missing the required update to 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.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement and emergency form for child #3 will be updated.
2023-01-18 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 1/18/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the last fire system test was conducted on 12/2/22. Fire system testing is required to be completed every 30 days.

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)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A test of the fire system was conducted on 1/18/23.
2022-03-09 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 3/9/22 for the renewal inspection the inspection the inspector observed the heat registers on the right side of the floor in the main room to be off the brackets that hold the front cover in place. This created sharp edges in the childcare space.

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 director immediately rehung the outer covers to the heat registers and also affixed the outer covers with duct tape to ensure that the covers remain in place.
2021-11-02 Initial review 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Emergency plan/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the opening inspection on 11/2/21 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that the emergency plan was missing lock down procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was unaware of the change to the regulations. The emergency plan will be updated to reflect these updates immediately to reflect this change.
2021-11-02 Initial review 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the facility for the opening inspection on 11/2/21 the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that the emergency plan was missing the required concurrence with the local municipality and to 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was unaware of the change to the regulations. The emergency plan will be updated to reflect these updates immediately to reflect this change.

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