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The Learning Experience

Downingtown, PA · Chester County
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104 Hopewell Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335
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Capacity
141 children
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (610) 269-7300
104 Hopewell Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259949
License Issued
Jul 7, 2026
Active Through
Jul 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 19

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Kim Reilly
2021-10-16 17:23:32
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I have used this provider for less than 6 months

We enrolled out son early summer and from start to finish it was a shaky, disorganized and weird experience that ended in disgrace. Over the 4 months he was enrolled TLE Downingtown had 3 different directors. RED FLAG. We received minimal communication our 1st 2 months except through the Parent TLE App but with Covid, we thought this was normal. Towards his 4th birthday(end of 2nd month) we started getting feedback & communication but it wasn’t the kind you wanted to get. Our son has a LOT of energy. He has outbursts and gets physical, hits and throw toys etc. This became a problem at TLE, and we understood why. They don’t want any child “exhibiting behavior deemed unsafe” and we totally agree 100%. We reached out to on our own to have him evaluated (CCIU), we wanted to work with TLE to find him the help he needed. This process began in August, it is still on going. We began doing anything we could to do so, research, diet you name it. We saw an uptick in ‘papers’ we had to sign in August with his behavior, a few a week led to a few a day which led to a phone call warning us we might need to pick him up, which led to us having to pick him up on a few occasions. This wasn’t easy, both of us working full time jobs but we tried to understand and just were being a patient as possible with this evaluation process to figure out what help he needs. FINALLY! We were called in for our first parent meeting… except it wasn’t the one we were hoping for. It was a “2 week Corrective Action Plan” which was supposed to be a mutual action plan were both parties were working to help him. We walked out of there feeling like they wanted him out, that they didn’t have any genuine interest in helping him, it was a bad feeling. They didn’t have one positive thing to say about him. After that it felt like he had a target on his back. We felt like were fighting a battle that was already over. As a customer & parent it didn’t feel like they were reciprocating. We felt like his classroom teacher was the only one to connect with him but she was one person in a classroom of kids, we understood it was probably overwhelming to take the time to attend to his outbursts etc. but to have the only other option to send him home every time became overwhelming, frustrating and heartbreaking. 2 weeks after the “Action Plan” I was a greeted by a new Director (3rd director in 4 months) We were handed a letter informing us of the abrupt change. I introduced myself as well and said “I’m sure you are aware of our situation” thinking maybe she would want to bring me in and talk about it so we can get on the same page but she didn’t, just said it was nice to meet you etc. and that was it. Early October our son was finally getting evaluated at his school from CCIU! We felt it was finally a step towards getting him help. Then I got a call from the director, our son was having a rough morning and I had to pick him up. She called 15 minutes after they left. That night my phone rang at 6:30pm from the director, unfortunately they were going to have to terminate his enrollment. When? Effective immediately. 12 HOURS NOTICE. As a parent, a mother, a teacher, a director, as a HUMAN BEING how do you do that to a child. He never got to say goodbye to his teacher, his friends. We had 12 hours to scramble and find help. This place says they care about kids but they care about $$$ and probably attending to their wait list. They are overwhelmed and understaffed, and underpaid. Covid probably played a hand in a lot of this but there is NO excuse the way this was handled. We are trying to get him help. Our son loved his school. He loved his teachers. He loved his friends. He doesn’t understand why he can’t go back and see them. This is hard but this is a blessing in disguise. That organization doesn’t deserve his joy. He will THRIVE somewhere else. I hope those teachers find new homes for them to show their love because they are underpaid and under appreciated. It’s not them we are upset with.

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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE is a Child Care Center in DOWNINGTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 141 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In the Infant A room, child #1 did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space while receiving care. 2. In the Twaddlers room, child #2 did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space while receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contact form for child#1 has been added to the classroom with the most recent signature of parent/guardian being 3/26/26 Emergency Contact form for child#2 has been added to the classroom with the most recent signature of parent/guardian being 6/8/2026
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.15(b) - Building Codes Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.15(b)

Description: Building Codes

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have the Certificate of Occupancy on file.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Certificate of Occupancy has been sent to OCDEL for verification.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #1,2,3, and 4 did not have Emergency Plan training on file.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All Staff members have been trained and signed off on Emergency Plan Training.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, the operator did not have proof that they sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and 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.)
Current Emergency Plan has been sent to local municipality.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 5 did not have 12-hours of annual childcare training on file.

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.)
12 hours of training has been completed.
2026-06-24 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: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff persons #2 and #4, did not have Fire Safety Training completed annually, on file.

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.)
Staff persons #2 and 4 have now completed Fire safety training.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26, staff person # 4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file.

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 childcare 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mandated reporter training was completed on 6/25/26
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In Preschool 1 the first aid kit did not have gauze, bandages, or gloves. 2. In Preschool 3 the first aid kit did not have bandages. 3. In the Twaddlers room the first aid kit did not have gauze.

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.)
All first aid kits have been restocked with all the required items.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/24/26: 1. In the Preschool 1 room there was a red couch with a hole in it and peeling material. 2. In the Toddler B room there was a a foam machine being stored there and refrigerator shelves on the sink counter.

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.)
All hazards were removed from the Toddler B classroom.
2026-06-24 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection the operator did not have the Evacuation Routes posted conspicuously for the parents to view.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evacuation route has been posted in the lobby for parents to view.
2026-06-02 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During the complaint investigation on 6/2/26, staff person #1 was seen putting child #1 in the hallway away from the class, losing supervision.

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 member is no longer employed. All staff were reminded that children cannot be left alone at any time.
2025-06-03 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: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, 1. In the Preppers Room, staff persons #1 and 2 were not able to effectively identify their assigned groups. 2. In the Toddler A Room, staff persons #3 was not able to effectively identify her assigned groups.

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.)
Go over primary caregivers with staff members.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5)

Description: Information re: special needs

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the emergency contact information for child #2 did not have indication of allergy, medication or special needs or indication of not applicable.

Correction Required: 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.)
The special needs section of the emergency contact information was updated.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the childcare space while receiving care.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Make sure forms are moved with the child when they transition into a new room.
2025-06-03 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: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, as per the announcement C-22-03, the provider is required to have written policy on file to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The provider did not have items 2 and 3 in their policy.

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.)
Updated Policy was provided.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, staff persons # 4 and 6 did not have health assessments on file.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Obtain health assessments.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.171(c) - Safe routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(c)

Description: Safe routes posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have Pick-up and Drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents to see.

Correction Required: Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Written notification of safe routes has been posted.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.27(d) - Plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(d)

Description: Plan posted

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted conspicuously for the parents to view.

Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Posted plan in a conspicuous location.
2025-06-03 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: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, Staff persons # 3,4, and 5 did not have fire safety training complete within the last year.

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.)
Obtain fire safety trainings.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.61(f) - No business simultaneous use Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61(f)

Description: No business simultaneous use

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25, in the Indoor play area, there were tables and chairs set up for an after-hour event during childcare hours.

Correction Required: Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Removed tables and chairs from childcare space.
2025-06-03 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/3/25: 1. In the outside play space, there were 2 water hoses wrapped around the 2 drinking fountains used by the children. 2. The door to the Twaddler room is in poor repair and slams closed posing a danger to the children. 3. In Infant B a crib had excess crumbled blue material in it.

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.)
1. Remove hoses from fountains. 2. Repair door closure. 3. Remove blue material from crib.
2025-03-20 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-06-04 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) - Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

Description: Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file to ensure freedom from communicable disease and tuberculosis testing.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.)
Ensure staff person #1 receives the physical and TB test results on the proper state of PA form. Staff member is getting the results on the correct form.
2024-06-04 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, child #1 had emergency contact information in the childcare space that was not updated to match the emergency contact information in the child's file.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure the Emergency Contact Information in the child's file is copied to the emergency contact information in the childcare space.
2024-06-04 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #1and 2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references in file.

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.)
Receive 2 written non-family reference letters. Completed for staff member #2. Receiving 1 more for staff member #1.
2024-06-04 Renewal 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24, staff person #3 did not have and translation/evaluation for the foreign degree on file.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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.)
A facility person #3 provided translated record which included verification of child care experience and education.
2024-06-04 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 on 6/4/24, there were unused electrical outlets without protective receptacle covers in the Preschool 2 Room, Toddler B Room, and the Indoor Gym.

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.)
Corrected above violation while licensor was on site.
2024-06-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 6/4/24: 1. There was excess chipping paint on the wall near the trash can in the Toddler A Room. 2. The gate post near the wall was loose and in poor repair leading from the Toddler Playground to the Outdoor Playground. 3. There was a nonfunctioning drinking fountain with a water hose wrapped around it.

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.)
Order the correct color of paint. Make the repair as soon as possible. #1 & #2. #3 was completed on Thursday 06/06/2024.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.108(c) - No styrofoam Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.108(c)

Description: No styrofoam

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative Conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed Styrofoam bowls being used for snacks. (Corrected on Site)

Correction Required: Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director threw out the Styrofoam bowls used for snacks in the trash.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed child # 6 file. Child #6 Agreement form did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director spoke to the parent and had the parent update the Fee Agreement including the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 file. Child #1 date of admission on the fee agreement was incomplete.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director corrected the fee agreements with the date of admission date.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Child # 1 and Child #7 file, and the Emergency Contact did not indicate enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director spoke to each individual parent and had each parent complete the emergency contact indicating enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
2023-06-07 Initial review 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: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include the continuity of care/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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director called the sister school to obtain a copy of the current center's safety protocols and emergency plan including the Continuity of Care/Operations.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.14/3270.27(a)(5) - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.27(a)(5)

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed the Emergency Plan. The Emergency Plan provided did not include an accommodation of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

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. 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 called the sister school to obtain a copy of the current center's safety protocols and emergency plan including the accommodations of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities, and chronic medical condition.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 3 file. Staff #3 did not provide a examination for communicable diseases.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director had Staff #3 take the Health Assessment Form to the doctor's office to be completed.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5, Staff #6, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #12, Staff # 13, and Staff #14 files, and it did not include two written letters of references.

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.)
The Director explained to staff that two letters of references was needed.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 7, Staff #13, and Staff #14 files. Staff #7, Staff #13, and Staff #14 did not complete an annually emergency plan training.

Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director held a staff meeting and trained all staff members on the emergency plan.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #3, Staff #10, Staff #9, Staff #12 files, and it did not include 12 hours of childcare 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.)
Director advised the staff who was missing hours of training to complete the training and was given the opportunity to finish the training.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #2 file. Staff #2 did not complete an annually fire safety training course.

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.)
Director had staff complete the fire safety training.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff # 5 file. Staff #5 did not have Health and Safety professional development training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director had Staff # 5 complete the Health and Safety.
2023-06-07 Initial review 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 an initial inspection, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff #5 and staff #7 files. Staff #5 did not inculde a copy of the FBI Clearance results. Staff # 7 did not include a copy of the request for the NSOR at initial hire.

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. 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. Facility Person # 5 and #7- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director suspended staff # 7 until the staff obtains the NSOR clearance. Director found staff # 7 FBI clearance.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.66(c) - Toxic use- no contamination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(c)

Description: Toxic use- no contamination

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and discover a Bleach bottle on the top of the toilet in Pre-school 3 room 210. (Corrected on Site)

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director removed the bleach bottle and locked in the cabinet.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: During an initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a facility walkthrough and noticed the Infant Room 210 did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted. (Corrected on Site)

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director made a copy of the emergency telephone posting and placed it by the telephone in classroom 210.
2023-06-07 Initial review 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection, the Certification Representative conducted a walk through and noticed the handwashing signs above the sinks did not indicate after toileting or before eating. (Corrected on Site)

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Director posted the corrected handwashing sign by each sink.

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