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Ahead of the Curve
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About Ahead of the Curve
Ahead of the Curve is a child care center in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 34 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 87 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- 34 children
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Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 87 rules in all · 72 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 25
- Safety and hazards 18
- Records and paperwork 13
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Background checks 4
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 10:15 am, Staff #1 opened the door for the certification representative. Following about a 5-minute discussion, the representative requested to see the infant classroom. Upon entry, the representative observed an infant sleeping in a crib with no staff present. While Staff #1 was engaged in conversation with the representative, the remaining teacher and children were outside in the play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:15 am, Staff #1 opened the door for the certification representative. Following about a 5-minute discussion, the representative requested to see the infant classroom. Upon entry, the representative observed an infant sleeping in a crib with no staff present. While Staff #1 was engaged in conversation with the representative, the remaining teacher and children were outside in the play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3270.183(a)/3270.193(a) Locked cabinet/Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“Child and staff records were stored in an unlocked drawer in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days
“Documentation of fire drills showed more than 60 days between drills: 11/5/25 and 1/5/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“The medication at the facility for Child #6 lacked written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked information on how parents are to be notified when an emergency arises and how parents can safely reunite with their child following an emergency, as well as accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement forms for Child #1 and Child #5 lacked the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The Imagination Room lacked a copy of the Emergency Transportation Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement form for Child #2 was updated on 4/7/26 which was more than 6 months from the previous review dated 7/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The current health report on file for Child #2, a young toddler, was dated 2/24/26 which was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 7/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A sharp knife was in a bowl in the sink at the kitchenette which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 lacked documentation of current fire safety training. The previous fire safety training documentation is dated 1/5/25. Per staff statements, a current fire safety training was completed on 2/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing: (1/16/26 and 2/27/26)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained an FBI clearance dated 3/6/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 10/13/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a current Mandated Reporter training dated 3/29/26 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Mandated Reporter training dated 3/9/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The bag containing the first aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on the side of a shelf and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility lacked handwashing signs above the toilet and urinal in the first restroom and above the toilet in the second restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“On 4/9/26 at approximately 10am, an infant was observed laying in a crib placed in a corner of the room that lacked 2 feet of space required on 2 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Feb 2, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“SECOND CITATION: Staff person #1 & #2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of their most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring June 2025 for Staff #1 and October 2024 for Staff #2. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. PREVIOUSLY CITED 12/12/25”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“SECOND CITATION: The staff files were located in an unlocked drawer in the child care office where the door was unlocked and opened. PREVIOUSLY CITED 12/12/25”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current health assessment. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 11/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Based on staff statements and observation, the director is not present at the facility for a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of professional development training within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training on file. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of October 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 & #2 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of their most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring June 2025 for Staff #1 and October 2024 for Staff #2. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.”
3270.105 High Chairs
“In the Transition Room, there was a bucket seat lacking a safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Transition Room, there was a hole in the wall opposite the kitchenette area. Also on that same wall, there was a broken safety cover plate with sharp edges accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Lysol disinfectant spray was observed in the unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing unit located in the far bathroom and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's Emergency Plan did not provide accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #3, identified as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The staff files were located in an unlocked drawer in the child care office where the door was unlocked and opened.”
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff Person #1 completed 12 hours of annual training. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of the 12 required annual training hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Jul 31, 2025Visit11 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“2ND CITATION: A current emergency drill dated 11/20/24 was on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency drills conducted annually. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“2ND CITATION: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment indicating the person is not able to provide adequate care to children. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“2ND CITATION: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of education and experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked documentation of experience working with children. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“2ND CITATION: The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“2ND CITATION: The emergency contact forms for Child #5 lacked the release person's address. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“2ND CITATION: The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked recognition of potential signs/symptoms of SBS/AHT and lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“2nd CITATION: The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“2ND CITATION: The emergency plan was reviewed on 2/10/25. There was no documentation on file of previous annual reviews. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“2ND CITATION: Staff Person #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 2/9/24, more than 24 months from the previous training on 1/14/22. Staff Person #2 lacked current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff Person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 1/14/22 more than 24 months ago. Staff Person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 2/9/24; previous pediatric first aid and CPR training was not provided for Staff Person #3. Staff Person #4 lacked current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff Person #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 2/7/23 more than 24 months ago. Staff Person #5 lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid and CPR training; Staff Person #5 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/29/22 that was not PQAS certified. Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid and CPR training completed on 6/15/23. Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of previous pediatric first aid and CPR training. Previously cited 5/29/25. Staff Person #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 2/9/24, more than 24 months from the previous training on 1/14/22. Staff Person #2 lacked current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff Person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 1/14/22 more than 24 months ago. Staff Person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 2/9/24; previous pediatric first aid and CPR training was not provided for Staff Person #3. Staff Person #4 lacked current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff Person #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 2/7/23 more than 24 months ago. Staff Person #5 lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid and CPR training; Staff Person #5 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/29/22 that was not PQAS certified. Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid and CPR training completed on 6/15/23. Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of previous pediatric first aid and CPR training. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“2ND CITATION: The file for Staff Person #1 contained a State Police clearance dated 4/26/24; the file lacked a previous State Police Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a State Police clearance dated 4/10/25, which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police clearance dated 12/31/19; a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 4/10/25, which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 1/4/20; an NSOR certificate dated 4/11/25, which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 11/16/19.T The file for Staff Person #5 contained an NSOR certificate dated 1/30/20 which is more than 60 months old. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“2ND CITATION: The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 6 of the 12 annual required training hours for the most recent review window of December 2023-December 2024. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 12 of the 12 annual required training hours for the most recent review window of June 2023-June 2024. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked 10 of the 12 annual required training hours for the most recent review window of August 2023-August 2024. Previously cited 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for Chile #1 lacked the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the right outdoor play area there were broken plastic cones, a broken seesaw, and broken handle off of a push toy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment indicating the person is not able to provide adequate care to children.”
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“At approximately 11:45am, Staff Person #1 was observed doing meal prep activities in the Kitchen with an infant. The infant was in a bouncy seat on the floor in the kitchen area. The Kitchen is not a measured child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reported training dated 2/24/25; the file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of previous mandated reporter training. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a mandated reporter training dated 4/8/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previously documented training dated 8/28/15. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a mandated reporter training dated 10/27/22 which was obtained more than 90 days from initial date of hire (See LIS Code Sheet). The files for Staff Persons #5 and #6 lacked documentation of completion of mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 contained fire safety training dated 2/2/23 which was more than 12 months ago. The file for Staff Person #3 contained fire safety training dated 1/14/24 which was more than 12 months ago. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked fire safety training. The files for Staff Person #4 contained fire safety training dated 1/19/24 which was more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff Person #1 completed pediatric first aid and CPR training on 2/9/24, more than 24 months from the previous training on 1/14/22. Staff Person #2 lacked current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff Person #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 1/14/22 more than 24 months ago. Staff Person #3 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 2/9/24; previous pediatric first aid and CPR training was not provided for Staff Person #3. Staff Person #4 lacked current pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff Person #4 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 2/7/23 more than 24 months ago. Staff Person #5 lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid and CPR training; Staff Person #5 completed pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/29/22 that was not PQAS certified. Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of current pediatric first aid and CPR training completed on 6/15/23. Staff Person #6 lacked documentation of previous pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“The facility lacked a copy of the current insurance policy. The policy on file at the facility was dated 4/6/23-4/6/24 which was expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked recognition of potential signs/symptoms of SBS/AHT and lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
3270.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of years of experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked documentation of education and experience working with children. The file for Staff Person #5 lacked documentation of experience working with children.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a State Police clearance dated 4/26/24; the file lacked a previous State Police Clearance. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a State Police clearance dated 4/10/25, which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police clearance dated 12/31/19; a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 4/10/25, which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 1/4/20; an NSOR certificate dated 4/11/25, which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous NSOR certificate dated 11/16/19.T The file for Staff Person #5 contained an NSOR certificate dated 1/30/20 which is more than 60 months old.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“A current emergency drill dated 11/20/24 was on file at the facility. The facility lacked documentation of previous emergency drills conducted annually.”
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The health report on file for Child #3, a young toddler, (See LIS Code Sheet) was dated 1/3/25 more than 6 months after the previous health report dated 1/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for Child #5 lacked the release person's address.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #6 contained a health assessment dated 8/9/24 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 7/20/22.”
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1, #2, and #5 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #2 contained a written evaluation dated 10/13/24; however, the file lacked documentation of a previous written evaluation within the past 12 months. The file for Staff Person #3 contained a written evaluation dated 3/27/25 more than 12 months from the previous evaluation dated 2/2024. The file for Staff Person #4 contained a written evaluation dated 2/2024 which is more than 12 months ago. The file for Staff Person #5 contained a written evaluation dated 4/15/24 which is more than 12 months ago. The file for Staff Person #6 contained a written evaluation dated 2/2024 which is more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Cleaning items stating Keep Out Of Reach Of Children, including Windex, were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink next to the Transition Room and restrooms accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There were uncovered trash receptacles in the Preschool, PreK, and Transition classrooms containing paper towels and tissues contaminated by human secretions/excrements. .”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a gap in the bottom of the fence in the left outdoor play area opposite the gate. There was trash and sticks in the right outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, there was more than 60 days between drills between 12/3/24 and 2/7/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing: 1/5/25 and 2/7/25; 9/6/24 and 10/8/24; 7/7/24 and 8/7/24.”
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint where the gate latches in the left outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 6 of the 12 annual required training hours for the most recent review window of December 2023-December 2024. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked 12 of the 12 annual required training hours for the most recent review window of June 2023-June 2024. The file for Staff Person #6 lacked 10 of the 12 annual required training hours for the most recent review window of August 2023-August 2024.”
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The emergency plan was reviewed on 2/10/25. There was no documentation on file of previous annual reviews.”
Apr 26, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 1 lacked 5 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. The previous letter was sent on January 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The File for staff #1 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance, previous clearance dated 4/30/18, and a current FBI Clearance, previous clearance dated 8/28/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children # 1 and 2 contained an original agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff # 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/30/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 5/11/20. The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 4/22/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/7/21. The file for staff # 4 contained a current health assessment dated 11/28/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 9/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff # 3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for Staff # 1 contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 4/6/23. The file for Staff # 4, contained the 1-hr, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 certificate dated 4/22/24. The update was required to be completed by 12/30/22, per Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff # 1 and 3 contained a current CPR and First- Aid certificate from an approved PQAS trainer that lacked the identification of an approved curriculum on the certificate .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024
Apr 18, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were not sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The operator did not have the Emergency Plan posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 1/27/23 to 2/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.72(c) Good repair
“There was a damaged screen in the toddler two room window under the green curtain.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was an Anti- Bacterial hand spray with natural essential oils labeled " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff # 2 Health and Safety training was not updated by 12/30/22. The certificate is dated. 3/16/23. The file for staff # 2 Contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training dated 2/3/23. The previous certificate is dated 1/3/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff # 3 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler lacked an updated health report. The previous report was dated 2/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 3, a young toddler, contained a current health report dated 10/21/22. The health report was provided more than 6 months after the previous health report, dated 2/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 lacked the work addresses of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling plaster on the green wall in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a wooden tray with a chipped corner in the preschool room. There was a fabric cube storage lid with a ripped corner exposing foam in the preschool room. There was a cracked plastic bucket hanging on the toddler's playground gate. There was a playhouse with different holes, chipped spots and a red and black attached square with a chipped sharp corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
Apr 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked bin holding instruments in the pre-k room. There was a Spiderman rubbery red mask with bites marks and ripped of piece on the edge.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the small refrigerator in the kitchen by the toddler room was showing a temperature of 50° F .”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Age and Training
“The files for staff #1lacked the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training between December 2020 - December 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1, contained a current FBI clearance. The previous FBI clearance on file is more than 60 months old. 10/14/14-1/23/20. A current Stated Police clearance. The previous State Police on file is more than 60 months old.10/22/14-12/31/19. A current Child Abuse clearance. The previous Child Abuse on file is more than 60 months old.10/30/14-1/4/20.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At 9:30 am staff #1 was alone caring for 4 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“In the kitchen by the toddler room the following toxic items labeled, "keep out of reach of children," were on the counter by a box of cereal and infant formula: Purell hand sanitizer, Miracle Brand hand sanitizer and Raw Sugar hand sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2022
3270.72(c) Good repair
“There was a screen with a hole on the left window and another screen with a hole on the right window in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022
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Questions about Ahead of the Curve
Is Ahead of the Curve licensed?
Yes. Ahead of the Curve is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ahead of the Curve last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ahead of the Curve had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 87 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 72 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Ahead of the Curve care for?
34, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ahead of the Curve accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ahead of the Curve's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 212-7498 to confirm.
How much does Ahead of the Curve cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 212-7498 to ask.
What is Ahead of the Curve's phone number?
(724) 212-7498.
Where is Ahead of the Curve?
122 Kerr Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Futures Child Care Center, 1.1 miles away.