Growing Years Early Learning Center at Johnstown

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

“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

“The files of children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the information of children's special needs, as specified by the children's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or "NA" if not applicable.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The file of child #3 lacked a current child service report. The most recent report in the file was dated 2/2025.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

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

“Based on the smoke detection log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact testing dates were 7-31-25 to 6-3-25 = 58 days; 6-3-25 to 4-8-25 = 56 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was delivered to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“Observed child #1 sleeping on a large pink pillow which is not proper sleep equipment nor was it labeled for the use of a specific child.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed in the indoor gross motor space a Disney brand red and yellow riding toy with a cracked knob on the right side. Observed in room 110 foam blocks with teeth marks.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“At the time of the inspection, observed an easel in front of a door, obstructing the door in the Pre K room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

“The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of 2 years' experience to support the position of Assistant Group Supervisor.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The file of staff #1 had written evaluations more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-11-25 and 8-19-24.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety 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): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection the provider was unable to provide the Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“Observed lunch boxes with potentially hazardous food: yogurt, lunch meat, cheese, and ranch dressing not refrigerated.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“Observed in room 115 adhesive puddy labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the top left drawer at the sink accessible to children observed in care.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

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

“At the time of the inspection, the written policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment lacked information about the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2024

3270.119 Infant sleep position

“At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer seat in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.119 Infant sleep position

“At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer seat in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024

3270.20(b) Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

“Child #1 received an injury on 12/11/23. The injury resulted in the child being seen in the emergency room. The operator was notified on 12/27/23 of the emergency room visit. During the investigation on 1/5/24, the operator reported to the department verbally but not in writing of emergency room treatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

“Child #1 received an injury on 12/11/23. The injury resulted in the child being seen in the emergency room. The operator was notified on 12/27/23 of the emergency room visit. During the investigation on 1/5/24, the operator reported to the department verbally but not in writing of emergency room treatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

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

“Based on interviews and documentation, the original report of an accident was not given to the parent of Child #1 on the day of the incident.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

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

“2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/20/23. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“On 9/19/23 observed a cracked lid on the bin containing train tracks in the Part Day Preschool Room. On 9/19/23 observed cracked LEGOS in the Part Day Preschool Room. On 9/19/23 observed approximately a 1-inch tear on the blue mat with stars in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/19/23 observed a cracked bin containing puzzle pieces in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/19/23 observed a torn corner on the triangle box in the Older Toddler Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

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

“The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

“On 9/19/23 the counter height sink in the Infant/Young Toddler Room did not have platforms or steps, and staff were holding children to wash their hands.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

3270.18(a) On file at facility

“The legal entity did not have a current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises on file at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

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

“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.123(b) Parent receives original

“The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parents.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023

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

“The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during a lockdown.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child #2's date of admission was 8/14/23 with an agreement dated 8/15/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The files of Children #4 and #5 lacked child service reports completed every 6 months. The file of Child #4, with an admission date of 4/12/21, did not contain child service reports. The file of Child #5, with an admission date of 6/22/20, contained a child service report dated 3/18/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023

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

“The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.111(b) Posted in group space

“The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Pre K Counts Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

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

“The file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The emergency contacts and agreements for Children #3, #4, and #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/1/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/1/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23. Child #5's emergency contact was reviewed on 6/27/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23. Child #5's agreement was reviewed on 3/8/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

“The file of Child #4 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #4 contained health reports dated 4/11/22, 11/9/22, and 5/11/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

“On 9/19/23 observed foam blocks with bite marks in the Pre K Counts Room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

“2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/14/22. The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022

3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr

“2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/14/22. The file of Staff #1, who was designated as a director, lacked documentation of 1 year experience with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“On 9/14/22 observed 2 pair of adult scissors on the bottom shelf of the closet in the Preschool Classroom which were accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/29/22. The files of Staff #5, #6, and #7 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/30/22 with previous training on 3/25/21. The files of Staff #6 and #7 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/29/22 with previous training on 3/25/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

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

“The files of Staff #6, #8, #9, and #10 lacked documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The files of Staff #6 and #9 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/30/21 with a previous one on 10/26/19. The files of Staff #8 and #10 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/30/21 with a previous one on 8/24/19.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

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

“The files of Staff #5, #6, and #7 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in valid fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The files of Staff #5, #6, and #7 contained documentation of an invalid online fire safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022

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/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of health and safety training being completed on 5/17/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The files of Staff #2 and #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement at the time of providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #2 and #3 contained a disclosure statement signed on 8/9/22. Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of start (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 6/21/22. Staff #5 and #7 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed every 60 months. Staff #5 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 4/13/20 with previous training completed on 1/19/15. Staff #7 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 3/3/20 with previous training completed on 1/17/15. The file of Staff #6 lacked documentation of he National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020 (SEE LIS Code Sheet).”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.34(b)(1) Bachelor's + 1 yr

“The file of Staff #3, who was designated as a director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“On 9/14/22 observed approximately two 1/2 inch holes in the drywall and approximately a 3 inch hole in the drywall by the folding chairs in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately a 2 inch hole and approximately a 3 inch hole in the drywall by the strollers in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately two 1 inch holes under the 1st window at the side of the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately three 1/2 inch holes under the 3rd window at the side of the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately a 2 inch hole under the window in the right corner of the Pre K Counts Classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022

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

“The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

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

“The file of Child #3 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022

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

“The files of Children #1 and #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“On 9/14/22 emergency contacts for Children #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 were not present when they were receiving care in the Preschool Classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

“The files of Staff #2 and #4 contained an adult health assessment which lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a Mantoux test read date of 3/17/22. The file of Staff #4 contained a Mantoux test read date of 7/22/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #2's emergency contact was signed on 8/2/21 and reviewed on 6/28/22 and 7/1/22. Child #2's agreement was signed on 8/2/21 and reviewed on 6/28/22 and 7/1/22. The emergency contact for Child #3 was not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 1/20/22 and then again on 8/29/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child's date of admission was 8/17/21 with an agreement dated 1/20/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

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

“The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 3/19/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

“The Director or designated staff person did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. The hypothetical location was the same for fire drills conducted on 10/21/21 and 11/30/21.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022

3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of completing an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The file of Child #3 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child on the agreement.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022