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Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center

709 3rd Ave, New Brighton, PA 150664.5· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days

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About Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center

Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center is a child care center in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 133 rules across 20 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages served: school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
135 children

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Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center

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License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
135 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249364
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Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 21 rules cited

Rules cited on 20 of 21 visits · 133 rules in all · 122 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 27
  • Staff training and qualifications 25
  • Supervision and ratios 19
  • Safety and hazards 18
  • Building, equipment and play areas 14
  • Background checks 9
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Safe sleep 2

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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection21 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the treehouse room was a roll of garbage bags on a shelf accessible to children. In the friendly forest room was a foam noodle cut into O shapes in the sensory table and a yellow foam noddle on the edge of the diaper table missing pieces accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths. In the treehouse room were foam blocks with teeth marks accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #5's two most recent health assessments are dated 12/4/23 and 9/2/26 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #6's two most recent health assessments are dated 7/25/24 and 8/31/26 which are more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #3's file only contained one written nonfamily letter of reference. Staff #3's file did not contain 2 written nonfamily letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the friendly forest bathroom was a trash can without a lid that contained used pull ups.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #8's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 4/10/21 and 9/1/26 which is more than 60 months apart. Staff person #9 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/30/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 5/30/25 and 6/2/26 which are more than 12 months apart. Child #6's two most recent health assessments are dated 5/29/25 and 7/27/26 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “In the treehouse room the emergency contact information was missing for 6 children receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1's file did not contain a signed disclosure statement. Staff #1's file did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance. Staff #1's file contained an NSOR certificate dated 6/23/26 which is after staff first day with children(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2's file contained a Child Abuse Clearance for a volunteer dated 11/24/25, and an approved Child Abuse clearance dated 9/2/26 which is after staff first day with children(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2's file did not contain an NSOR certificate. Staff #5's two most recent DHS FBI clearances are dated 1/6/21 and 7/24/26 which are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the beehive room next to the closet between rooms an electrical protective outlet cover was missing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the unlocked beehive bathroom mirror was multiple diaper creams accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “On the second floor in the Treehouse room the window was unlocked and not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the toddler outside play space was a wooden beam that was unsecured rolling around causing a tripping hazard. In the preschool outside play space the black edging around the covered area was cracked causing a pinching hazard. In the pond room the half door leading into the meadow room wore a hole into the floor. In the meadow room the sink cabinet was flaking away. In the beehive room was a broken outlet plate that by the red car. The safety corner was missing from the brown shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Meadow room around the soap dispenser was damaged plaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “In the butterfly room the refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “In the treehouse room the daily schedule was not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The most recent child service report for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 were dated 2/2026 which is more than 6 months ago. The files for child #5 and 7, enrolled more than 6 months ago(See LIS Code Sheet), did not contain child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Beehive room at approximately 1:20pm it was observed that 4 cots were in use between shelves that didn't have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the medication cabinet was children's Tylenol that did not have a medication log with a parent's written consent for administration. In the first aid cabinet in the Meadow room were 2 Auvi-q Epinephrine Injections that did not have a medication log with a parent's written consent for administration.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “In the first aid cabinet in the Meadow room were 2 Auvi-q Epinephrine Injections not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “In the first aid cabinet in the Meadow room were 2 Auvi-q Epinephrine Injections not in their original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for Staff #7 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 4/1/26, after the expiration date of 2/28/26.”
  2. May 14, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per staff statements and video evidence on 5/7/26 at approximately 540pm Child #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) was left alone outside in the toddler play space by staff #1. Staff #1 came inside from the outside play space with another child at 540pm, clocked out at 542pm, and immediately left the building. At approximately 544pm, Staff #2 went outside to complete a final check for closing. This is when Child #1 was found alone in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Per staff statements and video evidence on 5/7/26 at approximately 540pm Child #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) was left alone outside in the toddler play space by staff #1. Staff #1 came inside from the outside play space with another child at 540pm, clocked out at 542pm, and immediately left the building. At approximately 544pm, Staff #2 went outside to complete a final check for closing. This is when Child #1 was found alone in the play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

  3. Feb 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff #1's file contained a pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 2/12/26 which is more than 90 days after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

  4. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 5, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child #1's initial health assessment is dated 10/2/25 which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 3/1/23 and 4/11/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #3's most recent health assessment is dated 10/25/23 which is more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the beehive room was missing gauze and tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the bathrooms of the treehouse room and the friendly forest room there were used diapers/pull ups in the trash cans that were not hands free.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Child #2's most recent child service report was dated 3/2025 which is more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the friendly forest room, the baseboard by the tall white shelf and the window was peeling. In the bathroom of the friendly forest room in the corner between the sink and the wall was used paper towels, dirt, and debris.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #2's two most recent NSOR certificates are dated 2/13/20 and 2/18/25, which are more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

  6. Oct 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the friendly forest room, there was a cracked clear plastic bin that had rough edges.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the treehouse room on the brown shelf next to the ABC carpet was a can of Blaster Hand Sanitizer that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

  7. Sep 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the friendly forest room the drawer of the diaper table was unlock and it contained diaper cream (Desitin, Triple paste, CeraVe) that stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the friendly forest room there was a low metal four cube shelf that had sharp corners without corner covers/guards. In the outside preschool playground area was plastic pavilion edging that was cracked with sharp edges and possible pinch points.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the friendly forest room, there was damaged plaster by the play kitchen set. In the outside young toddler play area along the bottom of the window frame was peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the friendly forest room one of the shelves on the small four cube shelf was broken.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “At approximately 10am on 9/29/25 it was observed in the butterfly room that the staff person was holding an infant over the sink to wash the infant's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.81 Glass

      “In the friendly forest room there were multiple floor to ceiling windows that did not have a visual strip of other visual identification on the glass.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the Sassafras room on the projector cart was a surge strip that was plugged into a power source that was missing protective outlet covers accessible to children. In the pond room there was a surge protector on the side of the refrigerator on a low table without protective outlet covers accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2025

  8. Sep 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that was obtained three days after their first day caring for children. The file for Staff #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The file for Staff #1 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #1, lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025

  9. May 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 5/14/25 Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “On 5/14/25, in the facility's medication cabinet in the kitchen was Genexa which had expired on 4/2025, Hylands Cough and Mucus had expired on 4/2025, Triamcinolone had expired on 8/2024, and Zarbee's Cough Syrup and Mucus had expired on 7/2024, therefore they were not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 5/7/25 it was observed that Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 5/14/25 Staff #3 was observed unsupervised with children without an NSOR certificate in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 5/7/25 Staff #2's file 2 most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 2/11/20 and 4/15/25 which is more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 5/7/25, In the treehouse room a protective outlet cover was missing from the outlet outside the bathroom. On 5/14/25 in the Friendly Forest a protective outlet cover was missing from an outlet next to the diaper table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

  10. Apr 15, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Continued Noncompliance: On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway. Previously cited on 7/9/24; 10/21/24; 11/22/24 & 1/29/25.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “The parent was not given the injury report on the day of the incident, 3/28/25. The file for Child #1 lacked an injury report for 3/28/25. The incident report retained in the facility's accident file was incomplete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

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  1. Apr 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Continued Noncompliance: On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway. Previously cited on 7/9/24; 10/21/24; 11/22/24 & 1/29/25.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 4/15/25 at approximately 3:15 pm, Staff #3 was supervising 8 preschool aged children in the Beehive room. Staff #3 was observed to leave the room 3 times, taking children's nap mats to a storage area located in the hallway. Once the staff returned to the room, at least one child was permitted to leave the room unsupervised to take their nap mat to the storage area located in the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “The parent was not given the injury report on the day of the incident, 3/28/25. The file for Child #1 lacked an injury report for 3/28/25. The incident report retained in the facility's accident file was incomplete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

  2. Jan 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 10:50am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be supervising a group of 15 children in the preschool room. Staff #1 was able to name and identify 8 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 6 children in their group. One child was left out. Given a second attempt Staff #1 named and identified 8 children in their group and Staff #2 again named 6 children in their group. The same child was again left out. With the help from the certification representation the missing child was identified and added to Staff Person #1's group.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required

      “It was observed that there was a puppy in the preschool classroom which is the staff person's service dog and there was not any documentation of rabies immunization on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

  3. Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 10:50am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be supervising a group of 15 children in the preschool room. Staff #1 was able to name and identify 8 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 6 children in their group. One child was left out. Given a second attempt Staff #1 named and identified 8 children in their group and Staff #2 again named 6 children in their group. The same child was again left out. With the help from the certification representation the missing child was identified and added to Staff Person #1's group.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.118(c) Vet's certificate required

      “It was observed that there was a puppy in the preschool classroom which is the staff person's service dog and there was not any documentation of rabies immunization on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

  4. Nov 22, 2024Inspection32 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff #2 two most recent staff evaluations are dated 2/15/23 and 3/27/24 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #5's, who was hired more than 12 months prior(See LIS Code Sheet), file did not contain a staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the bathroom of the friendly forest the outlet next to the sink area was cracked and missing a protective outlet cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the treehouse room hand sanitizer and Purell sanitizing wipes, which stated keep out of reach of children, were sitting on top of a small refrigerator accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the bunny borrow room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the toddler outside place space the green outdoor carpet is coming up causing a tripping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The diaper table in the Back 40 room did not have a hand washing sign. In the Friendly Forest room, a hand washing sign was missing near the room sink. A handwashing sign was missing above the toilet in the Beehive room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The Back 40 room was a clear crack bin with sharp edges on the shelf in the fenced in area of the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the pond room the in the unlocked sink cabinet was loose unused garbage bags accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths. In the beehive room there were foam blocks that had teeth marks on them accessible to children still putting objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The tall cabinet near the emergency exit in the Back 40 was not securely attached causing it to be unstable when touched. In the Sassafras room the dress up shelf was not securely attached causing it to be unstable when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The thermometer was missing from the refrigerator in the Butterfly room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At approximately 2pm on 11/22/24 in the back 40 room it was observed that Staff #6 was sitting by the bathroom on one side of the room, the children were napping on the other side of the room behind the fence with 2 children around the corner unable to be seen. At approximately 2:10pm on 11/22/24 in the beehive room staff #8 was on one end of the room by the entrance, there were 3 children napping at the other end of the room around the corner unable to be seen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 2pm on 11/22/24 in the back 40 room it was observed that Staff #6 was sitting by the bathroom on one side of the room, the children were napping on the other side of the room behind the fence with 2 children around the corner unable to be seen. At approximately 2:10pm on 11/22/24 in the beehive room staff #8 was on one end of the room by the entrance, there were 3 children napping at the other end of the room around the corner unable to be seen.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “At approximately 915am an infant was observed to be asleep in a rocker that was placed in a crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Child #1's financial agreement was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for child # 1,3,4,5, and 6 contained child service reports with no date making them not acceptable, provider stated they were done in February which is still more than 6 months prior. Child #2 and 7's file contained child service reports dated 2/2024 which is more than 6 months prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “In the back 40 room one the emergency contact information was missing from the room for one child that was in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #3's two most recent emergency information update signatures are 10/10/23 and 8/6/24 which are more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the Back 40 room the bathroom trash can that was not hands free contained a used pulled up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1's file did not contain a health assessment. Staff #3's two most recent health assessments are dated 8/29/22 and 10/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 8/5/22 and 9/31/24 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #7's file contained a health assessment that was dated 8/15/23, this assessment was marked that a physical examination was not conducted making this health assessment not valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1's file did not contain a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.165 Menus

      “The menu was not posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Child #3 financial agreement two most recent update signatures are dated 10/10/23 and 8/6/24 which is more than 6 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #1's file did not contain 2 written nonfamily references. Staff #4's file contained two reference letters from the same person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for staff person #7, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). Staff #7's file contained the online portion of the pediatric first aid/CPR training dated 9/4/23, the in-person portion of the training was not completed making this training not acceptable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff file #2 lacked 5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2022 to 12/2023. Staff file #2 contained 5 child care training hours dated 2/5/24, 3/12/24, and 4/29/24 used for correction. Staff file #4 lacked 5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2022 to 12/2023. Staff file #4 contained 5 child care training hours dated 3/23/24, 5/24/24, and 5/24/24 used for correction.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “Child #5 initial health assessment is dated 2/23/24 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not have a policy to address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff #2's two most recent emergency plan trainings are dated 7/27/23 and 10/15/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The facility did not have a letter to provide to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Staff #3's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 1/26/23 and 6/8/24 which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file staff #1 did not contain documentation of the receipt of being fingerprinted for DHS FBI clearance before date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The file for staff # 2 includes state police clearances dated 10/25/18 and 11/29/23, child abuse clearances dated 11/20/18 and 12/8/23, DHS FBI clearances dated 11/28/18 and 12/1/23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff #3 includes state police clearances dated 6/4/18 and 9/15/23, child abuse clearances dated 6/27/18 and 9/10/23, and DHS FBI clearances dated 6/21/18 and 10/24/23, all more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #6 included a State Police clearance dated 10/18/24 and an NSOR certificate dated 10/31/24 which is more than 45 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “Staff #2 health assessment dated 10/26/23 did not state that the person was suitable to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2024

  5. Oct 21, 2024Complaint investigation18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #4 file contain a TB test that is dated 9/7/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 TB test is dated 8/16/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #6's file did not contain a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #6, who was working as an AGS, had a file that did not contain verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “*Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24, Staff #2's file contains a 6-hour health and safety training dated 9/11/16 which is not an acceptable training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “**Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the pond room a pink power strip accessible to children was missing protective outlet covers. In the treehouse room 2 outlet covers were missing accessible to children: one by the refrigerator and one by the children's eating tables.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. Staff #6 and 7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the upstairs hallway next to the bathroom on a low cart accessible to children was Febreze Air Mist which stated keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Back 40 room and the Friendly Forest room were missing adhesive bandages. The first aid kit in the Sassafras room was missing gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. Staff #4 has not completed the health and Safety 1 hour update training by the required date of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 10/19/23-11/20/23, 12/18/23-1/29/24, 2/19/24-3/22/24, 4/18/24-5/24/24, and 7/12/24-8/19/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The shelves that held nap time items for the beehive room were not attached to the wall making them unstable. The tall white cabinet in the beehive room was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #4 initial health assessment is dated 9/7/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 health assessment is dated 8/16/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #6's file did not contain an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for staff #3 and #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 6/10/24, state police clearance dated 2/28/24, and a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/1/24 all are dated after their date or hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #4 contained a child abuse clearance dated after their start date with children(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #5 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Michigan required under the CPSL. The file for staff #6 did not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or a copy of the completed clearance information from Texas required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline

      “Per staff statements, Staff #1 has taken food away from children many times when they are not finished eating during lunch. It was reported that Staff #1 will only give the children 5-8 minutes to eat lunch before she takes the children's plates away because she wants the children to lay down for nap so that she can leave the classroom. The children will be crying or saying that they are not done and are still hungry when this happens.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

  6. Oct 21, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #4 file contain a TB test that is dated 9/7/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 TB test is dated 8/16/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #6's file did not contain a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #6, who was working as an AGS, had a file that did not contain verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “*Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24, Staff #2's file contains a 6-hour health and safety training dated 9/11/16 which is not an acceptable training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “**Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the pond room a pink power strip accessible to children was missing protective outlet covers. In the treehouse room 2 outlet covers were missing accessible to children: one by the refrigerator and one by the children's eating tables.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. Staff #6 and 7 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the upstairs hallway next to the bathroom on a low cart accessible to children was Febreze Air Mist which stated keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Back 40 room and the Friendly Forest room were missing adhesive bandages. The first aid kit in the Sassafras room was missing gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. Staff #4 has not completed the health and Safety 1 hour update training by the required date of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 10/19/23-11/20/23, 12/18/23-1/29/24, 2/19/24-3/22/24, 4/18/24-5/24/24, and 7/12/24-8/19/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Second citation previously cited on 7/9/24. At approximately 11:55am on 10/21/24 it was observed that a preschool age child from the treehouse room was sent across the hall to the bathroom alone to change their pull up.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The shelves that held nap time items for the beehive room were not attached to the wall making them unstable. The tall white cabinet in the beehive room was not attached to the wall making it unstable when touched.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #4 initial health assessment is dated 9/7/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #5 health assessment is dated 8/16/24 which is after their date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Staff #6's file did not contain an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for staff #3 and #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #3 contained a child abuse clearance dated 6/10/24, state police clearance dated 2/28/24, and a DHS FBI clearance dated 3/1/24 all are dated after their date or hire(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #4 contained a child abuse clearance dated after their start date with children(See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff #5 did not contain a copy of the completed clearance information from Michigan required under the CPSL. The file for staff #6 did not contain a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, or a copy of the completed clearance information from Texas required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.162(c) Not withheld as discipline

      “Per staff statements, Staff #1 has taken food away from children many times when they are not finished eating during lunch. It was reported that Staff #1 will only give the children 5-8 minutes to eat lunch before she takes the children's plates away because she wants the children to lay down for nap so that she can leave the classroom. The children will be crying or saying that they are not done and are still hungry when this happens.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024

  7. Jul 9, 2024Complaint investigation13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/5/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The files for staff # 3 and #5 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22, as required by Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR , and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR .”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Per staff statements, staff #1 has yelled at child #1 using harsh language, when the child is being redirected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity. Staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “*Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Per staff statements and a file review, incident reports for the following incidents were not created: incident on 6/25/24 for child #1; dog bit incident for child #2 and child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.118(a) Pet in good health/friendly

      “Per staff statements, the children have been allowed to play with a dog named Nola at the facility. While playing with the dog, child # 2, was bitten on the abdomen. Child # 3, was bitten on the shoulder. Staff described the incident with child #3 as a "nip."”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “**Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “*Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”
  8. Jul 9, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 7/5/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The files for staff # 3 and #5 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22, as required by Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR , and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety, and Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR .”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Per staff statements, staff #1 has yelled at child #1 using harsh language, when the child is being redirected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity. Staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “*Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Per staff statements and a file review, incident reports for the following incidents were not created: incident on 6/25/24 for child #1; dog bit incident for child #2 and child #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.118(a) Pet in good health/friendly

      “Per staff statements, the children have been allowed to play with a dog named Nola at the facility. While playing with the dog, child # 2, was bitten on the abdomen. Child # 3, was bitten on the shoulder. Staff described the incident with child #3 as a "nip."”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “**Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “*Per staff statements and observation of classroom video footage, on 6/25/24, staff #1, grabbed the hands of child #1 and pulled, then held the child in the staff's lap, after the child continued to leave the table the other children were sitting at to do an activity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “Per staff statements, staff #1 has placed child #1 in the bathroom with the door closed on multiple occasions. It was reported that the child was placed in the bathroom to stop the child from hitting or biting other children when the staff was changing diapers and also when the child was not behaving.”
  9. Jun 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, and Mandated Reporter Training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Health and Safety”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

  10. Mar 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On March 11, 2024, from approximately 11:20 A.M. -- 11:25 A.M. three (3) Pre School-Children were on the outdoor play space in an area not visible to staff. The three (3) children were not properly supervised and the three (3) children were seen on video with their pants down touching each other's private areas. At 11:25 A.M., a staff person who witnessed this incident alerted another staff person on the outdoor play space and it was stopped.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On March 11, 2024, from approximately 11:20 A.M. -- 11:25 A.M. three (3) Pre School-Children were on the outdoor play space in an area not visible to staff. The three (3) children were not properly supervised and the three (3) children were seen on video with their pants down touching each other's private areas. At 11:25 A.M., a staff person who witnessed this incident alerted another staff person on the outdoor play space and it was stopped.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

  11. Nov 14, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1) HS/GED + 30 credits

      “The file for Staff #4 was lacking proof of education and experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file for Staff #1 and #5 were lacking the 1 hour Health and Safety Update. The file for Staff #2 contained a Health and Safety training that was obtained more than 90 days after her Date of hire(See LIS code sheet)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #6 contains an initial health assessment that was conducted after their date of hire.(see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “In the Friendly Forest Classroom there was prescription triamcinolone acetonide ointment that was lacking written consent for administration from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The files for Child #1 and #3 both contain emergency contact forms that were lacking parent work addresses and phone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “In the Friendly Forest Classroom there was prescription triamcinolone acetonide ointment that had no written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 rotovirus vaccines and 2 Hepatitis A vaccines. The file for Child #2 contained a health assessment with no vaccines documented and no exemption letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for Staff #6 was lacking proof of TB screening at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility was lacking an annual emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Caterpillar Cove was lacking band-aids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for Staff #3 was lacking one written nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

  12. Oct 3, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 was witnessed picking up a child by on arm pulling them across the floor then picking the child up by two arm and slamming the child down roughly into a chair and then pushing the chair into the table hard causing the table to push into the child's stomach.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023

  13. Jul 6, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 contained an FBI clearance that was asking for more information therefore making it an invalid clearance because it didn't have an eligibility answer on it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial

      “Based on conversations with the Director, the owner, and the staff person # 1 it was verified that the staff member was working while awaiting trial which makes her not eligible to work in the childcare facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

  14. Feb 28, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record for Child #1 was lacking one dose of DTAP, two doses of HIB, and one dose of [name]”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “The immunization record for Child #1 was lacking one dose of DTAP, two doses of HIB, and one dose of [name]”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

  15. Nov 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer state police and child abuse clearances and a PDE FBI clearance. Staff #1 cannot work at the facility until the proper clearances are obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the Back 40 room, peeling paint was observed on the wall between the two areas of the room on the green side.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment that was obtained after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #3 contained 2 health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

  16. Feb 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #1 who was provisionally hired had a request date of 4-15-2021 for the NSOR. Staff #1 start date with children was 4-12-2021. The file for staff #2 who was provisionally hired had a request date of 6-14-2021 for the child abuse clearance. Staff #2 start date with children was 6-8-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022

  17. Nov 12, 2021Inspection18 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “In the back of the Beehive Room, there were 5 areas of purple peeling paint and in the left corner there was one area of purple peeling paint. In the Meadow located on the back side of the wall, yellow peeling paint was observed. In the Meadow Room located underneath the back window there was paint peeling exposing the wood underneath. In the Infant Room, there was white paint peeling to the left and right of the cabinet located below the sink. In the Infant Room, there was blue paint peeling on the wall to the left of the sink. In the downstairs boys/girls bathroom, there was purple and brown peeling paint to the left of the sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “In the Treehouse Room,, a spray bottle labeled "Sanitizer" was observed on the left side of the room on top of a orange cabinet and the contents were unknown. In the Back 40 Room, located on a shelf, two spray bottles that were labeled "Sanitizer" and the contents were unknown. In the Butterfly Room, one spray bottle was labeled: "Sanitizer" and one bottle was labeled "Disinfectant." Both bottles were located on a shelf and the contents of both were unknown.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(7)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Emergency preparedness/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #2 had an emergency plan training date of 7-13-2020 and 10-11-2021 which exceeded the annual training date of 7-13-2021. Staff #13 with a hire date of 4-7-2021 had an emergency plan training date of 5-3-2021 which exceeded the mandatory date of 4-14-2021 for the training..”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The fie for staff #7 with a hire date of 6-28-2021 had a health assessment date of 10-25-2021 which exceeded the mandatory date of 6-28-2021 for a health assessment. The file for staff #5 had a health assessment dated 2-12-2019 and 10-29-2021 which exceeds the mandatory 24 months for a health assessment. The file for staff #8 had a health assessment dated 9-4-2019 and 10-14-2021 which exceeds the mandatory 24 months for a health assessment. The file for staff #3 contained a health assessment date of 2-2-2019 and 2-13-2021 which exceeds the mandatory 24 month for a health assessment. The file for staff #2 had a health assessment dated 7-5-2019 and 11-10-2021 which exceeds the mandatory 24 months for a health assessment. The file for staff #1 had a health assessment date of 6-25-2018 and 9-1-2020 which exceeds the mandatory 24 months for a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #13 with a hire date of 4-7-2021 had a Pediatric First Aid/ CPR Training date of 8-5-2021 which exceeded the allowable 90 days for training after the date of hire. Staff #14 had a Pediatric First/CPR Training date of 1-19-19 and 1-21-2021 which exceeded the expiration date of 1-19-21 for the training. Staff #3 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training date of 2-2-2019 and 2-13-2021 which exceeded the expiration date of 2-2-2021 for the training. Staff #10 had a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training date of 1-19-2019 and 1-21-2021 which exceeded the expiration date of 1-19-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file for staff #12 with a hire date of 6-8-2021 did not contain an FBI Clearance. and only had a form stating that the FBI Clearance was processed on 9-9-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #4 was provisionally hired on 6-25-2021 and was not removed from a childcare position at any time. The file for staff #4 had a child abuse clearance dated 10-4-2021 which exceeds the 45 days allowed for a provisionally hired staff to obtain a clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the Treehouse Room, located on the right side of the closet, a Swiffer Wet cleaning solution, labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Child #4 with an admission date of 5-17-2021 had an emergency contact form that did not specify the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #5 with an admission date of 6-1-2021 had an emergency contact form that did not specify the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for staff #1 had a fire safety training date of 5-22-19 and 1-2-21 which exceeded the annual training date of 5-22-2020. The file for staff #2 had a fire safety training date of 2-1-2020 and 9-27-2021 which exceeded the annual training date of 2-1-2021.The file for staff #9 had a fire safety training date of 2-1-2020 and 9-27-2021 which exceeded the annual training date of 2-1-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #4 with a hire date of 6-25-2021 had a file that contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 10-1-2021 which exceeds the mandatory 90 days for the training. Staff #11 with a hire date of 8-4-2020 had a file that contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 1-5-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days for training. Staff #12 with a hire date of 6-8-2021 had a file that contained a Mandated Reporter Training date of 9-17-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days for training. Staff #7 with a hire date of 6-28-2021 had a file that contained a Mandated reporter Training date of 10-26-2021 which exceeds the 90 days for training after the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file for staff #3 contained a staff evaluation dated 10-2-2020 and 10-11-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 10-2-2021. The file for staff #5 contained a staff evaluation with a date of 8-19-2020 and 10-11-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 8-18-2021 .The file for staff #2 had a staff evaluation date of 7-13-2020 and 10-11-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 7-13-2021. The file for staff #6 had a staff evaluation date of 10-21-2019 and 4-19-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 10-21-2020. . The file for staff #1 contained a staff evaluation date of 5-22-2019 and 1-21-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 5-22-2020. Staff #15 had a staff evaluation date of 9-2-2020 and 10-1-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 9-2-2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “Child #1 with an admission date of 4-27-2021 had a file which did not contain an influenza immunization. Child #2 with an admission date of 3-29=2019 had a file which did not contain an influenza immunization. Child #3 with an admission date of 9-7-2021 had a file which did not contain an influenza immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “Child # 7 who is three months old was observed sleeping on his stomach and could not roll over on his own and there was not a medical reason for the infant sleeping in this position..”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the Treehouse Room, the Butterfly Room, and the Beehive Room the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and based on conversations, the equipment was used daily by children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “In the Treehouse Room, a Little Tykes Washer had a blue lid which had a sharp crack in it. In the School Age 2 Playspace, located in a bin, there was a multicolored foam ball which was ripped producing a large hole. In the School Age Playspace, a yellow school bus had 5 areas of yellow paint that was peeled off exposing the metal underneath and 1 area that had yellow paint that was peeling and underneath the rusted metal was very rough.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “In the bathroom, located in the Butterfly Room, there was no handwashing sign above the toilet. In the upstairs blue boys/girls bathroom, there was no handwashing sign above the toilet. In the green girls/boys bathroom located upstairs, there was no handwashing sign above a toilet. In the bathroom located in the Beehive, there was no handwashing sign above the sink and the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(h)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #4 with a hire date of 6-24-2021 had a Health and Safety Training date of 10-27-2021 which exceeds the mandatory 90 days for training after the date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 21 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 133 rules across 20 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 122 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 Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center care for?

135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 846-5599 to ask.

What is Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center's phone number?

(724) 846-5599.

Where is Bullfrogs & Butterflies Child Care Center?

709 3rd Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066. The nearest other daycare we list is Haynes Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).