Little Handz Early Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records for Staff #1 did not include an annual emergency plan review.

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.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/26, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 content of records. The content of records for Staff #1 did not complete an annual fire safety training.

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

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 an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 file. Staff's #1 content of records contained an expired 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.

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

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #1 file. Staff's #1 content of records contained had an expired Fire Safety Training.

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

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained did not contain the required Health and safety training.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #file. Staff's #2content of records did not contain a required mandating reporting training certificate.

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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 04/07/26, the certification representative reviewed the content of records of Staff's #2 file. Staff's #2 content of records contained the incorrect FBI clearance.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(b)/3270.192(3)

Description: Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment including TB results.

Correction Required: A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not send to the local municipality and the county emergency 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not include 12 hours of trainings.

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

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment including TB results.

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. Staff #2, and Staff #3 content of records 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.

Regulation: 3270.27(b)

Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not annually updated.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #2, and Staff's #3 content of records. The content of records of Staff #2, and Staff #3 did not contain an initial emergency plan.

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.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and observed the emergency plan was not send to the local municipality and the county emergency 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 06/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's # 1 content of records. Staff #1 content of records did not include 12 hours of trainings.

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

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3 content of records. Staff's #3 content of records did not include a State Police or FBI Clearance.

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

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and observed the wall with peeled paint in the Indoor Gym room.

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

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/18/25, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facilly and observed the surface of the sink is loose.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 7/12/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1, Child's #2, and Child's #3 Fee Agreement. Child's #1, Child's #2 and Child's #3 Fee Agreement did not have the date of Admission.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #3 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy coverage and policy number. Child's # 3 Emergency contact did not have the health insurance policy number.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Child's #1 1, and Child's #2 Emergency contact. Child's #1 Emergency contact did not have the release of person's address and phone number

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

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Health and Safety 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.

Regulation: 3280.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 7/12/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed staff's #2 content of records, and the content of records for Staff #2 did not contain a Pediatric First Aid Training within 90 days of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of file review on 3/15/24, the record for staff person #1, did not include required two written nonfamily references. Staff person #2, provided one nonfamily reference at the time of review. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).

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.

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: At the time of file review on 3/15/24, staff person #1 did not provide evidence that Emergency Plan training was received. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).

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.

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of file review on 3/15/24, CPR reviewed was not acceptable. The CPR did not include Pediatric CPR/ Pediatric First Aid. It was not an approved training or conducted by a PQAS approved instructor. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of file review on 3/15/24, The record for Staff person #1 (hire date see code sheet), did not include a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. The record included a Department of Education FBI clearance which is not acceptable. (The following violation is a continuation from the initial inspection conducted on 2/5/24).

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement, DHS FBI clearance and NSOR, National Sex Offender Registry clearance required under the CPSL. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for Staff #1 and 2, did not include an initial 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.

Regulation: 3280.17

Description: Liability Insurance

Noncompliance Area: During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, the facility file did not include comprehensive general liability insurance.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff #1 and #2, did not include two written nonfamily 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.

Regulation: 3280.26(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1, did not include verification of emergency plan training.

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.

Regulation: 3280.31(f)

Description: Age and training

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection on February 8, 2024, staff person #1 shall complete professional development in the following topics (Pediatric first-aid/CPR training, Mandated reporter training and Health and Safety training).

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

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #1, (hire date see code sheet), did not include an FBI fingerprint clearance, Mandated Reporter training and National Sex Offender Registry training.

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

Regulation: 3280.34(b)(1)/3280.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the initial inspection conducted on February 8, 2024, the record reviewed for staff person #2, did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person, for the position performing (primary staff person).

Correction Required: A primary staff person shall have attained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours 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 prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3280.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, protective receptacle covers were missing from the main (room #1), located under staff desk in the front main childcare space.

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

Regulation: 3280.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During Initial Inspection on February 8, 2024, Room #2 childcare space, First Aid kit was not equipped with all First Aid kit items, such as (e.g. Scissors, gloves, band-aids, gauze, tweezers, tape and soap).

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.