Creative Minds Learning Center

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“There were yarn pompoms in the smaller older toddler room that were < 1 inch in size that were reportedly used for arts and craft projects with children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“There were several broken Zoob Connecting toys in the PreK room. There were wooden blocks in the PreK room that had splintered edges and corners.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 are dated 8.27.24 and 8.12.25, more than 6 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2026

3270.75(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit in the smaller older toddler room did not include tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The file for Staff person #3, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #4 completed mandated reporter training on 1.30.25, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 1.28.20.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who was a young toddler, are dated 11.19.24 and 11.25.25, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3, a young toddler, included health assessments dated 8.29.24 and 4.24.25, more than 6 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2026

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

“The PA State Police Criminal History on clearance for Staff person #1 (see LIS code sheet) does not include a dissemination date, making it invalid. The two most recent FBI clearances on file for Staff person #2 are dated 4.27.20 and 6.20.25, more than 60 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 7 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

3270.107 Refrigerator

“The thermometer in the kitchenette in the older toddler room, where children's lunches are stored, that measured 48°F.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

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

“The file for Staff person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 6.20.15 and 2.16.21, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal history clearances dated 3.26.19 and 11.26.24 and child abuse clearances dated 4.3.19 and 11.26.24; more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #5 did not to include documentation of application of an FBI clearance and fingerprinting prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the FBI clearance is dated 6.24.24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 3.12.24-5.20.24 and 7.18.24-9/18/24, 9.18.24-12.16.24, more than 60 days apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #2 completed mandated reporter training on 12.16.21, more than 60 months after the previous training dated 1.9.15. Staff person #10 completed mandated reporter training on 11.20.24 more than 60 months after the previous training dated 8.23.19”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

“There was no lidded trash can in Room 6 (Intermediate) or Room 7 (Pre-K) for the disposal of items containing human secretions and which contained paper towels from handwashing and food remains/waste.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

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

“The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 9.25.20 and 6.8.23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 8.11.19 and 9.11.23, more than 24 months apart.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

3270.133(6) Written consent

“There was Ibuprofen in Room 3 (Primary), labeled for use by a specific child which did not have written parental permission to administer.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, are dated 2.23.24 and 11.18.24, more than 6 months apart..”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

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

“The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #4 is dated 11.4.24, more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature from 4/2024.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

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

“The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

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

“The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the work address and telephone number for the enrolling parent.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

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

“The most recent annual fire detection system inspection reports is 3.20.23, more than 1 year ago and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

“The health assessment on file for Staff person #5 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

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

“The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025

3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

“The agreement on file for Child #2 does not include the date that the fee is to be paid by the parent/guardian.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff person #5 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety Update 2022; Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (Revised) was completed on 12.1.24. Staff person #8 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR; the training was completed on 11.24.24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“There was peeling paint in the Young Toddler room on the wall above the tail of the airplane activity wall panel; above the second section of the mounted airplane activity wall panel; and on the corner of the radiator.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

“The agreement on file for Child #2, #4 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025

3270.107 Refrigerator

“The thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room where infant bottles are stored, measured 50 degrees Fahrenheit.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“There was a crib in the infant room labeled for use by Child #6 with a loose crib sheet that poses a suffocation hazard.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“There were broken Zoob connecting toys located in Room 6 (Intermediate).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2025

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

“The following staff obtained health assessment late (either after initial employment or renewed late): #1 due 1/2023 and obtained 12/2023; #4 due 6/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 due 3/2022 and obtained 12/2023; #13 due 10/2023 and obtained 12/2023; #15 due 3/2020 and obtained 3/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain health assessments that were updated late (exceeding 12 months): #1 due 8/2022 and obtained 2/2023, #2 due 11/2021 and obtained 2/2023, #4 due 11/2021 and obtained 5/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

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

“The files for children #1, #2, and #4 contain agreements and emergency contact forms that were updated late (exceeding 6 months): All 3 files were due for updates in 2021 and were obtained 10/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

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

“The files for the following staff obtained or updated clearances late: #1 FBI due 10/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #2 criminal due 9/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #3 NSOR due 5/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #5 criminal, FBI and child abuse due 6/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 criminal, FBI and child abuse due 3/2022 and obtained 11/2023; #9 criminal, NSOR and child abuse due 4/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #12 criminal and child abuse due 7/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #15 NSOR due 2020 and obtained 12/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff persons #1,14, and 15 had not completed the following required pre-service training by 12/2022. (see LIS code sheet): health and safety update.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff persons #3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): general health and safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The following staff persons had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire or renewed the training after it expired (see LIS code sheet): pediatirc first aid and cpr: #1 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #3 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 due 6/2022 and obtained 3/2023; #9 due 7/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #11 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #13 due 1/2020 and obtained 3/2023; #14 due 2/2022 and obtained 11/2023; #1 due 8/2023 and obtained 11/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

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

“The files for staff # 6, 7, 8 and 13 contain fire safety training that was obtained late (exceeded 12 months). All staff completed training 11/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

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

“The files for the following staff obtained TB tests late: #4 due 6/2023 and obtained 11/2023; #6 due 3/2022 and obtained 12/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Observed exposed bolts on the gate that separates the playgrounds outside that are accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“The following staff files contain emergency plan training that was either updated late or completed late (after 90 days) at initial hire: #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 13. All staff participated in updated emergency plan training in 11/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff #6 completed mandated reporter training late. it was due 6/2022 and completed 11/2023; staff #1 completed mandated reporter training late. It was due 1/2020 and completed 3/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The files for staff # 7, 8, and 13 contain evaluations that were completed late (beyond a 12 month period).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023

3270.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy

“The facility has not implemented dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

“The files for children #1 through #14 lack a current/updated review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

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

“The file for staff #1 contains 12 hours of training, however, 7 of the 12 hours did not fall within the annual review period (12/2021 - 12/2022). They were obtained in 1/2023. Therefore, 7 hours were obtained late.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2023

3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

“The files for children #4 and #6 were updated late. The health assessment for child #4 was due 1/2022 and obtained 7/2022.The health assessment for child #6 was due 8/2022 and obtained 1/2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2023

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

“The files for children #1, #2, #3 and #6 lack verification of the flu vaccination for the 2022 year. The files for children #1, #2, #3, and #6 have been updated with verification of flu vaccination for the 2022 year. Moving forward, we will be sure to implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77. Anyone without verification or exempt will not be allowed to received child care services.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023

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

“The operator lacks a copy of the annual inspection of the fire safety system for the building.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2023

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“Staff persons #1 through #11 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2023

3270.152 Adult Hygiene

“In Toddler Room 1A, three successive diaper changes were observed where the staff person did not wash hands between the changes.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

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

“The files for staff #3 and #12 did not contain health assessments completed within the last 24 months. The last health assessment on file for staff #3 was dated 3/27/19. The last health assessment for staff #12 was dated 6/16/19. The file for staff #14 did not contain a health assessment. The file for staff #7 contained a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months. The most recent health assessment on file for staff #7 is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

“In Toddler Room 1A, three successive diaper changes were observed where the diapering surface was not sanitized between changes.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.133(6) Written consent

“An Epi Pen in Toddler Room 1B, intended for child #8, lacked written parental consent for administration.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.133(5) Original label

“The medication box in Toddler room 1B contained expired Epi Pens. The medication intended for child #6 expired in October 2020 and the medication intended for child #7 expired in September 2020.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

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

“The file for child #2 contained an immunization record which lacked documentation of receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“The file for child #1 contained a health report which did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

“The file for child #5 did not contain emergency contact information.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

“The file for child #2 contained an agreement which did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

“The files for children #1, #2, and #3 contained agreements which did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

“The files for children #1 and #3 contained agreements which did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.123(a) Signed

“The files for children #2 and #3 contained agreements which were not signed by the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“A plastic shelving unit in the older toddler restroom was not anchored and created a tipping hazard.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

“The telephone in the school age room lacked a posting with the required emergency numbers.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“Three bottles of Clorox were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the school age restroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The files for staff #2 and #12 lacked evaluations completed in the last 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

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

“Based on documentation at the facility, staff #9 did not update mandated reporter training within 60 months as required. Staff #9 completed the training on 8/25/16 and again on 9/05/21. The training is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

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

“The file for staff #2, with a start date of 8/26/19, lacked a completed NSOR certificate. The file for staff #14, with a start date of 9/27/21, lacked a disclosure statement. The file for staff #8 contained clearances which were not updated within 60 months as required; the previous state police clearance was obtained on 8/02/16 and was updated on 8/11/21. The previous child abuse clearance was obtained on 8/02/16 and was updated on 8/12/21. The clearances for staff #8 are now current. The file for staff #10 contained expired clearances which have not been updated; the most recent completed child abuse clearance on file was obtained on 4/19/15. The most recent FBI clearance on file was obtained on 4/13/15.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

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

“The files for staff #1, #2, #3, #6 through #13, and #15 and #16 lacked documentation of current certification in pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid. Most staff have completed the online portion of a hybrid class, but the face to face portion has not yet been completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The file for staff #2 contained documentation of receiving emergency plan training more than 12 months apart. Staff #2 was trained on 8/02/20 and again on 12/20/21. The training is now current.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“In Toddler Room 1A, three successive diaper changes were observed where children did not wash their hands afterward. Each child sat at a table preparing to eat after the diaper changes.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

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

“The files for children #2, #3, and #5, all enrolled for over the 90 days allowable under the suspension of the regulation due to COVID 19, did not contain health reports.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

“At the time of the inspection, no facility persons present had current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid training.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

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

“The operator did not provide proof of purchase or proof of installation of the interconnected fire detection system on the day of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The files for staff #4, #5, and #14, all newly hired for over 90 days, lacked documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022

3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

“The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The files for staff #5 and #14 contained only 1 written reference.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022