Grace Early Learning Center

3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete

“Child #4 and #5's health reports did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease and did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.”

Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“Child #6's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

“Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility (corrected during inspection)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“It was observed that an emergency bag (with medication inside) was accessible to children on the playground (corrected during inspection). It was observed, in Room 2, that Aquaphor and A&D ointment were accessible to the children on the changing table (corrected during inspection). In the Room 4 bathroom, a bottle of floor cleaner was accessible to the children (corrected during inspection).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

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

“Child #7's emergency contact information did not include the enrolling parent's work address, work phone number, and home phone number.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026

3270.121(b) Given parents in writing

“Parents of enrolled children did not receive, in writing, the facility's Supervision policy.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2026

3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

“It was observed in Room 1, that during naptime, there was one child who could not be seen due to furniture obstructing the staff person's view. (corrected during inspection). In Room 5, staff person #1 took three attempts to name all of the children in their care.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“Annual emergency drills have not been conducted.”

Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026

3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

“The time between written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility exceeded the permitted the annual timeframe (most current dated March 2025).”

Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“It was observed, in Room 1, that there was a water-stained and bowed ceiling tile about 5 rows in from the entrance. In Room 2, there was a ceiling tile that was water-stained and bowing downward (7 tiles in from the entrance). There was a second water-stained ceiling tile two further down from the bowed tile (toward back of room). In Room 1, there was a broken hands-free trashcan (corrected during inspection). In Room 2, the hands-free trashcan was not working and there was a long wire/cord with pumpkin lights (strangulation hazard) accessible to children in a bin (the long wire was removed during the inspection).It was observed, on the preschool playground, that there were 8 torn sections on the padding/mats on the ground. In Room 1, there were two trashcans with visible debris on the outside of them (corrected during inspection). In Room 5, there was a trashcan with visible debris on the outside (corrected during inspection).”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

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

“The facility's emergency plan's Continuity Of Operations did not address backing up children and staff records and a plan to pay staff during this scenario. 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: Part 1 of Health and Safety training (see Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“In Room 1, it was observed that two children had the same rest equipment labeled for their use, and they attend on the same days.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“It was observed, in Room 2, that plastic bags were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths, in cubbies (corrected during inspection).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“It was observed, in the Room 5 bathroom, that there was no lidded trashcan.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

“Child #4's health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“It was observed that there was no emergency transportation plan posted in Room 5 (corrected during inspection)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

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

“Staff person #2's record did not include a TB screening at initial employment which was conducted when the staff person was employed by a child care facility. (TB date on file 6/5/19) See Code Sheet”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(v) Medication log/Date of administration

“In Room 5, child #2 and #3 had medication in the classroom, without medication logs on file.In Room 1, child #1's medication log did not include the dates of administration.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

3270.111(a) Written plan

“The written plan of daily activities, in Room 3, did not include activities for the timeframe between 3:30-5 pm and children are in care in this space. Room 2 did not have any daily activities posted.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

3270.192(4) CPSL information

“Staff person #1's Disclosure Statement on record was not witnessed.”

Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2026

3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“The testing of the fire detection devices exceeded the permitted at least every 30 days' timeframe (7/23/25, 8/25/25), (12/23/25, 1/23/26).”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

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

“Staff persons #1 and #2 were responsible for 15 children in the 3rd floor preschool room. When the staff were asked to identify which specific children they were each responsible for, staff #1 identified 10 of the children and staff person #2 identified 4 of the children. 1 child was not accounted for.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

“A staff person was observed giving a child snack in the infant/young toddler room. The staff person did not wash their own hands and did not wash the child's hands prior to serving the snack.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“A trash can lid in the upstairs preschool room was visibly soiled.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“There is evidence of a water leak on the 3rd floor of the building. A stained ceiling tiles was observed in the hallway and another in the preschool room. In another area of the hallway, a ceiling tile was pushed out of the way and a bucket was sitting up in the roof where the tile would be. Sharp adult scissors were observed within reach of children in the 3rd floor preschool room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

“A toxic plant, Lesser Celandine, was observed within reach of the toddler outdoor child care space.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“Elmers Rubber Cement was observed in an area accessible to children in the 2nd floor preschool room. The container stated, "may be harmful if swallowed." (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated

“A portion of the emergency contact forms in the 3rd floor preschool room, the toddler room, and the 2nd floor preschool room were past due to be updated. The most recent parent signatures were more than 6 months old.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #2 was observed working in a classroom with children. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a record/file (and therefore clearances) available at the center. Once the staff person's record was provided (with clearances), the record included a disclosure statement that was completed 6 days after the staff person's start date. The disclosure statement on file for staff person #3 was incomplete, as it was not signed by a witness.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

3270.24(a) Immediate access

“The facility staff were unable to provide certification staff with a file for staff person #2.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025

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

“Staff person #1 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. The training was completed 113 days after the date of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2025

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

“The updated health assessment on file for staff person 3 was not obtained timely. The health assessments were dated 1/3/22 and subsequently more than 24 months later on 2/19/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy

“The immunization record on file for child 1 (infant) was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The child's record did not include documentation of the vaccines recommended at 6 months of age. The facility did not implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024

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

“Fire safety training updates were not obtained timely during the previous year for staff persons 1-6. Staff 1 - Trainings dated 9/26/22 and subsequently more than 12 months later on 2/1/24. Staff 2 - Trainings dated 9/26/22 and subsequently more than 12 months later on 10/10/23. Staff 3 - Trainings dated 9/30/22 and subsequently more than 12 months later on 10/10/23. Staff 4 - Trainings dated 9/27/22 and subsequently more than 12 months later on 10/13/23. Staff 5 - Trainings dated 11/8/22 and subsequently more than 12 months later on 12/12/23. Staff 6 - Trainings dated 9/20/22 and subsequently more than 12 months later on 12/6/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“The diapering trash can in the toddler room was not functioning as "hands free".”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following tests of the fire detection system: 5/11/23 and subsequently 6/29/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had less than 2 feet of space around all four sides of the crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Promote development/No physical punishment

“The facility self-reported the following incident: Staff person 1 was observed aggressively taking a toy from child 1 (older toddler), and then picked up child 2 (older toddler) by the arm and aggressively move the child before putting the child down. When the child was put down, the child stumbled backwards and fell.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023

3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

“According to the log on file at the time of inspection, more than 30 days lapsed between the following tests of the fire detection system: 5/11/23 and subsequently 6/29/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that had less than 2 feet of space around all four sides of the crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

3270.111(c)/3270.113(b) Promote development/No physical punishment

“The facility self-reported the following incident: Staff person 1 was observed aggressively taking a toy from child 1 (older toddler), and then picked up child 2 (older toddler) by the arm and aggressively move the child before putting the child down. When the child was put down, the child stumbled backwards and fell.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023