Ogontz Academy
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Initially, I? loved the idea of the academic structure for the children. However, after the inappropriate interaction between the director and I? it made me see otherwise. To start, my toddler was given a two week notice for screaming in class for 20 minutes. The director calls me during the school day and mentions that my child is being given a two week notice due to classroom disruptions. I immediately go up to the school to discuss the matter on how we could resolve the problem. Let me begin with the director of this program taking me into my child’s classroom in the ear shot of two staff and other children to discuss CONFIDENTIAL information regarding my child’s behavior and his reason of removal from the school. Might I share how disgusted I? was at seeing my 3 year old in time out while the other children in his class were being served lunch and observing this humiliating act. There was no redirection tactics implemented at all. Time out was the best they could do with redirection. When I? challenged the director about my child coming home telling me about the other children using profanity and disrupting the class she told me I? need to mind my business. Prior to this incident my child’s father and I? have been mentioning this issue of children using profanity in the class to staff who mentioned they would look out for these acts. I brought up an event earlier in the year about the director commenting to me that she doesn’t know why my child acts the way he does with a look of disgust on her face. Her response was “Is she not allowed to have a bad day?”. Again, let’s go back to the fact that this discussion is being held in a full classroom of 3 year olds, the teacher, and the cafeteria staff. As an upcoming masters level professional, I? couldn’t believe that she proudly announced has her degree in social work acting as unprofessional as she did. This was completely unethical and against the NASW code of conduct. The benefits of the program is the academic portion. As for the expectations for the toddlers I believe the director has set them way too high for the students. If you are a parent who’s child has an IEP or going through typical 3 year old tantrums don’t expect this program to work with you as the parent or the developing child. According to the director she mentioned to me in front of my child’s father that she and her staff are not skilled nor trained to deal with behaviors. If you choose to register your child into this program please be aware of your child’s day and ask questions. Please advocate for your child. The director is friendly when registering your child. However, she is pretty aloof once you get to know her if she labels your child as a “difficult behavior”. For my parents who have an IEP for your child/ren do not expect the director to participate in meetings with you and staff in order to set reachable goals for your child/ren. I? would never recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a trusting and teamwork based environment.
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About the Provider
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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| 2026-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have required state police clearance and FBI clearance documented in their record. Staff person#1 and #2 did not have required NSOR certificate documented in their records. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Both state shall be supervised by another staff person qualified as an AGS or above. Staff person #1 shall obtain both the state police clearance and NSOR certificate and they shall be documented in their record. Staff person #2 shall obtain required NSOR certificate as required per regulations. |
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| 2026-05-21 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the green picnic table in the large playground area had chipped paint in need of repair. Two rooms (Room # 13 & 18) in the back of facility need the cubbies being used to store children belongs mounted to prevent them from becoming a facility hazard. In addition, there was a large bean bag ball in the 2nd from office with children in care was leaking foam beads that could cause a choking 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All required repairs shall be completed as needed. The picnic table shall be repainted, and the cubbies shall be mounted to prevent falling hazard. The bean bag basketball shall be trashed. |
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| 2025-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child #1 did not have any documented immunization in their record and no letter indicating reason why. In addition, child #2 had several age-appropriate immunizations missing from their record. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parents of children shall provide documentation/letters indicating the reasons why their children are lacking and/or don't have age-appropriate immunizations documented in their records. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) - Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a)/3270.104(a) Description: Clean and good repair/Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the sofa in the game room was broken and in need of repair and/or replacement. In addition, the metal floor bracket was exposed and could cause a possible tripping hazard. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) At time of inspection, the sofa was removed and put in the trash for disposal. In addition, maintenance was called to repair metal plate to make it flush to the floor to prevent it from being a tripping hazard. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 only had 8 of the required annual 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record. Correction Required: Training conducted with audio-visual materials recognized by child care professionals is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 shall complete the required 12 hours of childcare training and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations. |
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| 2024-06-12 | Renewal | 3270.32(b)/3270.192(4) - Suitability of persons in the facility/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(b)/3270.192(4) Description: Suitability of persons in the facility/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have did not have required FBI clearance documented it their record at time of inspection. Correction Required: Questions relating to the requirements of the CPSL shall be directed to the appropriate regional child care office. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 shall be terminated from employment at facility for lack of meeting clearance requirement and attendance issues. Staff person #1 shall be notified of termination intent and a letter of termination shall be provided to certification rep once completed. Note: 7/18/24 -Staff person # 1 has been terminated from employment at facility. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed in PS2/school age room, toys, tables, and chairs used by children were not clean and filled with dust from recent repairs made to ceiling. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Equipment will be cleaned. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed school age children receiving care in a classroom that did not have furniture appropriate for their size and age. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will receive care in classrooms with furniture and equipment appropriate for their size and age. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed pack and plays in the Infant and YT1 rooms failed to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use. Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Cribs will be adjusted to create 2 feet of space on 3 sides. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(c) - Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(c) Description: Each child care space Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Friday, 06/09/23, cert rep observed children receiving care in school age rooms (lower level) failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space. Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will be placed in child care space. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: In review of health and safety documents, staff person 3 had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff person 3 will have until 07/06/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person 3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, at minimal, who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person 3, staff person 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 3 completed PA health and safety update on 06/22/23. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff persons 1 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 06/06/21. Staff person 4 file failed to include a health assessment. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff persons 1 and 4 have provided required health assessments. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 4, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include NSOR certificate. File only included NSOR request form. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 4 provided NSOR certificate. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: In review of staff files, staff person 2 file included education received abroad that had not been evaluated to determine US equivalent. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 2 education has now been evaluated. |
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| 2023-06-21 | Renewal | 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61 Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection on Wednesday, 06/21/23, cert rep observed, in the Gameroom, there was material, not relating to child care, stored in room, making room inaccessible for child care use. Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Materials will be removed from room. |
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