Early Foundations

3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

“Honeysuckle bushes, that are toxic to humans, were observed to be coming through the fencing in the outdoor play space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“Peeling paint was observed where the sink is connected to the wall in the downstairs girl's restroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“In the downstairs Preschool classroom, a white shelving unit next to the television was observed to have a shelf that was not attached. This created a safety hazard in that the shelf could fall from the shelving unit.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The file for Staff Person #1 and #2 lacked a current disclosure statement that had been completed within 90 days of starting at the facility. The disclosure statement on file for Staff person #3 lacked a witness signature. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an out of state Child Abuse and Sex Offender Clearance for a state they resided in within the last 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

“Thornbushes were observed to be coming through the fencing in the outdoor play space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026

3270.69(b) 110º F or less

“The hot water in the downstairs girl's restroom was measured at 113.9° F and the hot water in the downstairs boy's restroom was measured at 113.7° F.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The updates to the PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months. This is evidenced by PA Child Abuse Clearances dated 2.3.20 and 2.10.25 and FBI Clearances dated 2.1.20 and 2.8.25.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

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

“The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings in May 2024 and September 2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

“The rubber mulch under the embedded equipment was measured between 1-3 inches. The embedded equipment needed 6 inches of rubber mulch to meet the requirements.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“The fencing surrounding the outdoor play space was observed to have an area of damage that was reported to have occurred from a tree falling. The fence is in need of repair.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“Preschool children receiving care in the downstair Preschool Classroom were observed to be given hand sanitizer prior to being seated for snack. Staff Person #6 reported that hand sanitizer is used for children who do not use the restroom prior to snack time. Handwashing is required prior to meals and snacks.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the child's health information.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“The facility exceeded 12 months between annual emergency drills on 2.10.23 and 5.31.24.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“The emergency plan trainings on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between 5.18.23 and 8.13.24.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2024

3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

“A plant identified as Honeysuckle was observed to be hanging along the far right side of the outdoor play space fencing. Honeysuckle is considered a toxic plant.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2024

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

“The current health assessment on file for Child #1 lacked information related to the physician's assessment 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: Nov 24, 2024

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“Lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous foods brought from home, to include Lunchables with meat and cheese, left over fish sticks, chicken nuggets, shredded chicken and spaghetti, were observed on a small bookshelf in the Upstairs School Age/Preschool classroom. The items observed are required to be refrigerated.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility. The posted certificate of compliance expired on 1.30.24.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024

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

“The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #5 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 5.17.2021 and 8.22.2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 1 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective hire year.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the telephone number of the physician.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“The agreement for Child #1 lacked the arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“In the upstairs School Age/Preschool Room a toy box was observed without a safety hinge that would allow the lid to close slowly. Without the safety hinge the lid could potentially slam down and cause injury to a child.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“In the downstairs Preschool Room one electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a written evaluation and they have exceeded 12 months as a Staff Person at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a PA State Police and a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment purposes . The clearances on file were completed for Volunteer purposes and not acceptable for employment in a Child Care Facility. The file for Staff Person #4 was observed to contain an FBI Clearance for DOE purposes at their time of initial start at the facility. DOE FBI Clearances are not acceptable for employment in a Child Care Facility. An FBI Clearance for DHS purposes was not on file until 154 days after starting at the facility. The disclosure statement on file at the time of hire was also an older version and did not meet the requirements of the CPSL. A current disclosure statement signed by Staff Person #4 was on file, however it lacked a witness signature and a date. Staff person #4 has not completed an acceptable mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The mandated reporter training on file was intended for Department of Education (Act 126) and not Department of Human Services (Act 31).”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“In the Downstairs Classroom 3 a pair of adult scissors and a staple remover tool were observed in an unlocked desk drawer.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

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

“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked completion of the required 1-hour health and safety training update by 12.30.2022. The updated health and safety training was completed on 1.3.2023.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2023

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“Verification that the facility had submitted the recent emergency plan to the County Emergency Management Agency was not on file at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

“The emergency contact form for Child #5, a Kindergarten child, lacked signed parental consent for transportation. The child is transported from Kindergarten to the child care by the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“The emergency contact form for Child #8 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed

“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked a date to verify that the information had been reviewed in the last 6 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“In the first floor school age/preschool classroom 11 lunchboxes were observed to contain items that required refrigeration. The items included yogurt, lunchables, cheese and lunch meats and leftovers brought from home.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

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

“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the complete addresses and the telephone numbers for the release persons listed. The emergency contact form for Child #8 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

3270.123(b) Parent receives original

“The files for Children #1, #2, #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

“The agreement forms for Children #1, #5 and #7 lacked the admission date.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“The agreement form for Child #8 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“In Classroom #1 one cracked lid with a potential pinch point was observed.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.75(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit in the downstairs Preschool classroom was missing tweezers.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The files for Facility Person's #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 lacked a current disclosure statement.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

3270.18(a) On file at facility

“A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The emergency contact form for Child #6 lacked the telephone number for the child's physician.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2022

3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

“At approximately 3:15 p.m., observed staff persons #1, #2 and #3 supervising a group of 28 children. The group was comprised of 20 school-age children and 8 preschool-aged children. Staff person #1 identified 12 younger school age children, staff person #2 identified 4 younger school aged children and 3 preschool-aged children and staff person #3 identified 4 younger school-aged children and 5 preschool-aged children. The children in care in the room were observed exiting the room to use the bathroom or to retrieve items or put items in their backpacks. When the children exited the room, a staff person was not present in the unlicensed space with them, thereby leaving the children unsupervised and creating a 0:1 staff:child ratio.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases

“The operator failed to notify parents of enrolled children when positive Covid cases and Covid exposures were reported to the director.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH

“The operator and director failed to report known cases of Covid, which is known to be a communicable disease, to the Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

“At approximately 3:15 p.m., observed staff persons #1, #2 and #3 supervising a group of 28 children. The group was comprised of 20 school-age children and 8 preschool-aged children. Staff person #1 identified 12 younger school age children, staff person #2 identified 4 younger school aged children and 3 preschool-aged children and staff person #3 identified 4 younger school-aged children and 5 preschool-aged children. The children in care in the room were observed exiting the room to use the bathroom or to retrieve items or put items in their backpacks. When the children exited the room, a staff person was not present in the unlicensed space with them, thereby leaving the children unsupervised and creating a 0:1 staff:child ratio.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases

“The operator failed to notify parents of enrolled children when positive Covid cases and Covid exposures were reported to the director.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

3270.136(d) Communicate report to DOH

“The operator and director failed to report known cases of Covid, which is known to be a communicable disease, to the Department of Health.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022

3270.52/3270.113(a) Mixed Age Level/Supervised at all times

“At approximately 10 a.m., staff person #1 exited the upstairs classroom to answer the facility door, creating a 0:8 staff:child ratio in the classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container

“Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of disinfecting cleanser on an accessible shelf in the school-age room and another unlabeled, accessible spray bottle of disinfecting cleanser in the third classroom on the left on the lower level.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021

3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“The file for staff person #2 lacks a transcript or proof of college major to qualify for an assistant group supervisor, the role assigned to and being performed by staff person #2. Staff person #7 lacks valid verification of education to qualify for an assistant group supervisor, the role assigned and being performed by staff person #7.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

3270.34(b) Director qualifications

“A review of the file for staff person #1 revealed that staff person #1 lacks a qualifying degree to fulfill the educational requirement for the position of director.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“The file for child #1 and child #7 contains an agreement which lacks the name(s) of the parent-designated release person(s).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2021

3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The file for child #4 and child #7 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician. The file for child #6 lacks the name, address and phone number of the child's physician.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

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

“The file for child #1, child #3, and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number. The file for child #5 and child #7 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's work address.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The file for child #3 and child #6 contains emergency contact information which lacks the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

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

“The file for child #2 and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the parent-designated release person. The file for child #3 and child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address and phone number of the parent-designated release person(s).”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“Observed children receiving child care in the 2nd classroom on the left on the lower level without their emergency contact information being present. Observed children receiving care in the preschool room on the lower level without their emergency contact information being present.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021

3270.124(d) Excursions

“Based on an inspection of the bus used to transport children and a conversation with the director, emergency contact information specific to the children being transported is not present during transportation.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

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

“The file for child #5, child #6, and child #7 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) Original container/Written instructions

“Observed an Epi-Pen and an albuterol inhaler in the downstairs medication box which were not in their original packaging and lack written instructions for administration from the individual who prescribed the medicine.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

3270.133(3) Name on bottle

“Observed a tube of Diazepam which did not identify the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

3270.133(5) Original label

“Observed an Epi-Pen in the downstairs medication box which expired 06/2021. Observed an albuterol inhaler which expired 08/2020 in the downstairs medication box.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

3270.133(6) Written consent

“Observed a bottle of Children's Motrin and an Epi-pen in the downstairs medication box which lack written consent for administration.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

“The file for staff persons #4, #6, #8, #9 lack an initial health assessment which includes the results of tuberculosis screening.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

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

“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #11 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months. The file for staff person #4, staff person #6, staff person #8, staff person #9, and staff person #12 lacks a health assessment.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021

3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit

“Based on an inspection of the school bus used to transport children and a conversation with the director, a first aid kit is not present on the bus, nor do staff take a first aid kit with them during transportation.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021

3270.191 Individual Records

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #6 lacks an individual record.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The file for staff person #1 and staff person #4 lacks one written, non-family reference. The file for staff person #3, #6, #7, #8, and #9 lack two written, non-family references.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

“Observed 16 children receiving care in the lower middle classroom with a capacity of 5 children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021

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

“Staff person #8 and #9 have been employed in a child care-taking position more than 90 days and have not completed pediatric first and pediatric CPR training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“At the time of the inspection, the director was unable to produce a fire drill log.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

“The facility's emergency plan was not updated as required by 12/19/20 with accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2021

3270.51 Similar Age Level

“Based on conversations with staff, staff person # transports up to 16 children, creating a 1:16 staff:child ratio.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

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

“The file for staff person #2 lacks a valid state police clearance. Staff person #2 has been working in a child care taking position beginning 08/26/21. The disclosure statement on file for staff person #3 is undated. The file for staff person #4 lacks a current state police, a current child abuse, a current FBI clearance, and a current NSOR. Staff person #4 began employment on 11/11/21. The file for staff person #5 lacks a signed and dated disclosure statement. Staff person #5 began employment on 11/15/21. The file for staff person #6 lacks a signed and dated disclosure statement, proof of application for or a current state police, child abuse, and FBI clearance and an NSOR. Staff person #6 began employment in a child care taking position 11/04/21. The file for staff person #7 lacks an application for an NSOR. Staff person #7 has been employed in a child care taking position beginning 09/22/21.The file for staff person #8 contains an FBI clearance obtained for Department of Education purposes, making it invalid and lacks an NSOR and a signed and dated disclosure statement. Staff person #8 has been employed in a child care taking position since 08/26/21. The file for staff person #9 lacks a current FBI clearance and NSOR and the state police clearance on file expired 10/26/21. Staff person #9 has been employed in a child care taking position since 11/26/21. The file for staff person #12 lacks an application for or a valid NSOR. Staff person #12 has been working in a child care taking position since 11/04/21. The file for staff persons #8 and #9 lack verification of current mandated reporter training. Staff persons #8 and #9 have been employed more than 90 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2022

3270.66(b) Original container

“Observed inaccessible unlabeled bottles of purple cleaner above the kitchen sink on the lower level and in the hallway closet on the first floor.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #4 was removed from a child care taking position on 11/16/21 because staff person #4 was hired provisionally incorrectly. On 11/17/21, staff person #4 was observed assisting with school age transportation alone with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“The file for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4. #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #12 lacks verification of emergency plan training conducted at the time of initial hire. The file for staff persons #10 and #11 lacks verification of current emergency plan training.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2021

3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

“Observed an accessible first-aid kit in the 3rd classroom on the left on the lower level.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2021