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Kindercare Learning Center 1278

4575 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA 165054.8· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center 1278

Kindercare Learning Center 1278 is a child care center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 121 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 134 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families
DiscountsKinderCare discounts and other savings
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center 1278

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
121 children
License number
#CER-00245013
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Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 15 visits · 134 rules in all · 125 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 31
  • Safety and hazards 25
  • Staff training and qualifications 25
  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Supervision and ratios 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Background checks 8
  • Food and nutrition 6
  • Safe sleep 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 1

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. Jul 27, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed infant bottles not labeled with the name of the child for whom they were intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Observed the provider lacked a written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026

  2. Jun 26, 2026Inspection19 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a cracked small green teeter totter toy on the toddler playground. Observed cracked magna tiles with sharp edge and exposed magnets in the DP 1 and preschool classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerators in the kitchen and in the Pre-K classroom were lacking thermometers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for child #1 and child #2 are lacking child service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The downstairs preschool bathroom is lacking a handwashing sign.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #2 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that have not been reviewed and updated by a parent in the previous 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #3 is lacking a health report and immunization record and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire alarm test log identified that the most recent alarm tests dated 2/20/2026 and 6/24/2026 exceeded 30 days between tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log identified that the most recent fire drills dated 2/20/2026 and 6/24/2026 exceeded 60 days between drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The operator was lacking documentation of any emergency drills conducted during the previous 12-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #5 is lacking two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(e) Fresh fruit/vegetables refrigerated

      “Observed in the kitchen a box of unrefrigerated oranges that were purchased on a previous day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 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

      “The file for staff person #1 is lacking a current health assessment conducted during the previous 24-month period as evidenced by the most recent health assessment on file is dated 12/27/2023. The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment as evidenced by health assessments on file dated 11/20/2023 and 6/4/2026. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains an initial health assessment and TB test dated 6/3/2026 that was conducted after the first day working with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 contains current FBI clearance obtained greater than 60 months after the previous FBI clearance, as evidenced by clearances dated 7/21/2020 and 6/16/ 2026. The file for staff person #2. contains current State Police clearance obtained greater than 60 months after the previous state police clearance.evidenced by clearances dated 5/18/ 2021 and 6/3/2026, current child abuse clearance obtained greater than 60 months after the previous child abuse clearance evidenced by clearances dated 5/18/2021 and 6/9/2026, contains current FBI clearance obtained greater than 60 days after the previous FBI clearance, evidenced by dates 5/24/2021 and 6/9/2026 and current NSOR verification obtained greater than 60 months after the previous NSOR verification evidenced by clearances dated 5/13/2021 and 6/8/2026. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking documentation of having applied for the FBI fingerprint clearance prior to start date in child care. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a signed disclosure statement at the time of initial hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #4 is lacking initial emergency plan training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy

      “The file for child #3 is lacking a health report and immunization record and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. Child #3 must be removed from care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

      “Observed Ivy growing through the wooden fence onto the child care play space. Ivy is on the list of toxic plants to humans.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff person #5, serving as an aide, is lacking documentation of education and experience required to serve as an aide.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The following staff files contain documentation of current mandated reporter training that was completed after the previous training expired as evidenced by the following dates: Staff person #1, 9/29/2020 and 6/23/2026, Staff person #2, 5/27/2021 and 6/2/2026, Staff person #3, 11/6/2019 and 6/26/2025. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains mandated reporter training that was completed greater than 90 days after hire as evidenced by the training dated 2/8/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains documentation of Pa Health and Safety training topics completed greater than 90 days after hire date as evidenced by training certificates dated 2/8/2026.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

  3. Jan 29, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed an uncovered outlet on the light sting on the Valentine tree in the Atrium.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an initial health assessment that was signed by an RN and therefore not valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • 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 / CPR and Health and Safety topics. 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 topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed in the infant room vinyl covered foam blocks with worn corners with bits of flaking vinyl that could be a choking hazard to children still placing objects in their mouth.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day

      “At ~10:00am observed the hands-free trash in the bathroom in the Toddler A classroom to be overflowing and evident that the trash had not been removed from the facility in the previous day.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed the window and window ledge in the downstairs preschool room was covered with dirt and cobwebs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an initial health assessment with a statement that a physical exam was not conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, PFA/CPR certification, Health and Safety training topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026

  4. Jun 24, 2025Inspection42 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for child #5 contains an initial health report that was received greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance at the facility. The file is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #6 contains only 9 of the required 12 annual training hours completed during the period 12/2023 to 12/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files for staff persons #3 and #8 are lacking 2 non-family reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for children #3 and #5 contain emergency contact forms that are lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for child #1,4 and 5 are lacking timely initial or updated health reports. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(a) Wholesome

      “Observed in the refrigerator in the Preschool 2 classroom open container of 1% milk that smelled spoiled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “Observed staff person #1 in the infant room did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 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

      “The file for staff person #4 is lacking a staff health assessment and TB test results and was observed working with children in the Multi-age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check

      “Diaper changes in the Todd B room exceeded 2 hours between diaper changes as evidenced by staff person #11 stating that diapers had been changed at 9:00 am and would be changed again after the children ate lunch which was observed to be occurring at 11:30am.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “Staff #1, infant room, did not clean the changing surface following a diaper change. According to staff in the Multi-age classroom and Preschool 1 classroom, children who wear pull-ups are changed standing up in the preschool bathrooms. The surface is not cleaned after each pull-up change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Observed staff persons #1, infant room, and #8, Todd A, did not immediately discard a soiled diaper during a diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “Alcohol antiseptic pads were present in first-aid bags in the Todd A, Todd B, Multi-age and Preschool rooms and lacked the name of the child for whom they were intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #1 is lacking current HIB and Hep A immunizations as required by the ACIP. The file for child #2 is lacking current [name] Child #1 and #2 must be removed from care until current immunization status is received.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for child #4, preschool aged, contains an updated health report that was obtained greater than 12 months after the previous health report. The file is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #1, young toddler, contains an updated health report that was obtained greater than 6 months after the previous health report. The file is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the DP 1 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact information was not present in the Todd A room for a young toddler receiving care in the child care space. Emergency contact information was not present in the Todd B room for 4 young toddlers receiving care in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for child #3 and #5 are lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “According to staff interviews, the children are not taken outdoors daily.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed 2 preschool aged children to be alone in the Preschool 2 classroom with a speech therapist and no staff were present in the child care space. Staff person #2 who claimed the children in their supervision group was in the adjacent Preschool 1 classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the Multi-age classroom was lacking an operable thermometer. The thermometer in the white refrigerator in the infant room read 55 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Observed an infant sleeping in a crib which was beside a chair, shelf and rest mat therefore not allowing the required 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The Multi-age classroom was lacking a current mat list to identify which rest mat belonged to which specific child. Two infants were observed sleeping on the floor in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics, Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and mandated reporter training. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics and mandated reporter training. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training topics and mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “The wooden gate on the preschool playground which exits into the front parking lot bordering a busy street was not latched. The gate was able to open slightly allowing space for a small child to escape however an uneven ground surface prevented the gate from opening fully to allow an adult to exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed in the DP 2 classroom a plastic trash container that had visible stuck-on food particles and mold on the interior of the container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a state police clearance that is missing the dissemination date and is therefore not valid and is lacking a completed NSOR verification. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet) contains a state police clearance that expired 5/28/25 and a child abuse clearance that expired 5/29/25 and is lacking current updated clearances. The file for staff person #10, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking an NSOR verification as required under CPSL for employment in a child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #1, #5 and #11, observed serving as assistant group supervisors working unsupervised, are lacking qualifications to serve as assistant group supervisors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed the playground climbing equipment on both the toddler and preschool playgrounds to be visibly dirty with debris and cobwebs. Observed a radio flyer trike on the toddler playground to have cracked plastic with a sharp edge. The hallway gate by the Todd B classroom was cracked with a sharp edge. The backside of the changing table in the Todd B room had cracked plastic and a protruding latch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “The outside cellarway of the Preschool 2 emergency exit was used for storing unused or broken toys and equipment causing an obstruction to the exit. The exit ramp of the emergency exit from the Infant room was used to store unused equipment causing an obstruction to the exit. The large wooden gate to exit from the preschool side of the playground into the front parking lot was blocked by uneven ground. The gate would open far enough to allow a small child to escape but not allow a larger child or adult to exit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The waste receptacle by the classroom sink in the Multi-age classroom is lacking a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times

      “A lack of sufficient artificial or natural lighting in the multi-aged classroom during naptime prevented the staff from adequately being able to see the children in care to assure their well-being.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed in the Multi-age room a CD player / radio sitting in a high window with the cord hanging low and accessible to children causing a hazard if a child were to pull the cord. Observed the playground turf to be covered with twigs, leaves, acorns and weeds growing in the turf demonstrating that the playground surface is not being maintained for safety. Observed a protruding screw on a bulletin board by the circle time area in the Preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the Muliti-age classroom contained a roll of gauze that was out of the package and therefore not sterile.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The water temperature at the sink in the bathroom in the downstairs multi-age classroom measured 120 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “Observed a corn plant on a high shelf in the DP1 classroom. Corn plants are identified as toxic to humans. On the outdoor play spaces along the fence observed English Ivy and Virginia Creeper, both identified as toxic to humans.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On a low shelf in the unlocked Atrium bathroom, observed spray cleaners stating 'Keep out of reach of children' accessible to children. On an accessible shelf in an unlocked cabinet in the Multi--age classroom, observed disinfectant spray and glass cleaner labeled keep out of reach of children. Also observed disinfectant spray on an open classroom shelf. On the outdoor play spaces along the fence observed English Ivy and Virginia Creeper, both identified as toxic to humans. In an unlocked hallway closet by the front stairs observed bug spray and paint, both labeled keep out of reach of children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “The files for staff persons # 1,5 and 11 contain documentation to serve as an aide. Observed staff persons #1,5 and 11 working with children unsupervised by at minimum an AGS with all requirements to care for children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(d)/3270.35(e) Director only 45 children enrolled/46 or more children- additional group sups

      “On the day of inspection there are 51 children enrolled and 48 children in attendance. The only staff person with group supervisor qualifications is serving as director. The facility is lacking a group supervisor for the first group of 45 children and is lacking a group supervisor for the additional partial group of 45 children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff persons #6 and #7 are lacking an annual written evaluation completed during the previous 12 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #1,2,4 and 5 contain current emergency contact forms and financial agreements that were updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025

  5. Mar 12, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “2ND CITATION: The file for child #3, preschool aged, is lacking an updated health report in the previous 12-month period. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/15/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “2ND CITATION: The files for staff persons #2,3,5 and 6 are lacking documentation of fire safety training completed during the previous 12-month period. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/15/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “2ND CITATION: The toilet in the Discovery 2 bathroom had exposed protruding bolts at the base. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/15/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “2ND CITATION: Staff persons #2,3,5 and 6 have not received written evaluations during the previous 12-month period. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/15/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “2ND CITATION: The first-aid kits in the Discovery 1 and Pre-K classrooms were lacking tweezers. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 1/15/25”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025

  6. Mar 7, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall

      “Based on staff interviews, staff will take a baby into the kitchen or into the office with them when classrooms are over ratio. The office and kitchen are not licensed child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “2ND CITATION: On 3/7/2025 at 8:35am observed staff person #1 caring for 7 older toddler children in the Discovery Preschool 1 room. At 8:45am observed staff persons #2 and #3 caring for 25 preschool aged children in the downstairs Multi-age B classroom. PREVIOUSLY CITED 10/30/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Based on staff interviews, staff will sometimes hold a baby while preparing meals in the kitchen which contains an oven and stove top, heat sources over 110° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall

      “Based on staff interviews, there were 30 preschool children receiving care in the downstairs multi-aged classroom which has a capacity of 29.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  7. Feb 26, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a criminal history clearance dated 2/28/2024 obtained for the purpose of volunteer which is not valid for employment in child care under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “It was self-reported and verified through staff's written statements that staff person #1 restrained a child when staff #1 lay her body across a child preventing the child from moving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

  8. Feb 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a criminal history clearance dated 2/28/2024 obtained for the purpose of volunteer which is not valid for employment in child care under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “It was self-reported and verified through staff's written statements that staff person #1 restrained a child when staff #1 lay her body across a child preventing the child from moving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

  9. Dec 23, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kits in the Discovery 1 and Pre-K classrooms were lacking tweezers.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The rest cots used by the children in the preschool room were numbered however there was no list identifying which individual child was to use which rest cot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Transportation

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

      “The facility is lacking any verification that the local traffic safety authorities had been notified in writing within the previous 12 months of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “The file for child #2 is lacking an initial health report within 60 days of the first day of attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log identifies that fire drills were conducted on 9/13/2024 and 11/20/2024, exceeding 60 days between fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The fire alarm test log identifies alarm tests were conducted on 9/13/24, 11/20/24 and 12/23/24 exceeding 30 days between alarm tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The operator has not sent an updated emergency plan to the county emergency management agency and the local municipality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #2 contains only 4 of the required 12 hours of child care training between 12/19/23 and 12/31/24. The file for staff person #3 contains only 3 of the required 12 hours of child care training between 12/19/23 and 12/31/24. The file for staff person #5 contains only 1 of the required 12 hours of child care training between 9/6/23 and 9/30/24. The file for staff person #6 contains only 1 hour of child care training between 3/27/23 and 3/31/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The hot water in the downstairs pre-k bathroom measured 115 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed the outlet below the small refrigerator in the Pre-K room is lacking a protective cover. Children 5 and under receive care in the pre-K room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Staff persons #2,3,5 and 6 have not received written evaluations during the previous 12-month period.”
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Observed in the pre-k room a refrigerator that was unplugged and identified by staff as being non-operable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #1 included emergency contact information that was lacking written consent by a parent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact information was not available in the Discovery 1 room for children #4. 5.6.7 and 8 who were observed being cared for in the Discovery 1 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #3, preschool aged, is lacking an updated health report in the previous 12-month period.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The file for child #2, age 6 months, is lacking an immunization report and has been in attendance for greater than 60 days. Child #2 must be removed from care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The files for staff persons #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) and #4, hire date (see IS code sheet) are lacking signed, dated and witnessed disclosure statements as required under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Fire safety - 1 yr./Transcript, diploma and letters

      “The files for staff persons #2,3,5 and 6 are lacking documentation of fire safety training completed during the previous 12-month period.”
    • 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 files for staff persons #2 and #3 contain current health assessments that were conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #1 is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The operator is lacking documentation to verify that an emergency drill has been conducted during the previous 12-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The toilet in the Discovery 2 bathroom had exposed protruding bolts at the base. The 2 toilets in the downstairs preschool rooms were not operational.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The Pre-k bathroom with the sink was lacking a lidded waste receptacle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

  10. Oct 30, 2024Complaint investigation11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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): Pediatrics First Aid Pediatrics CPR with a PQAS certified trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 are lacking documentation of emergency plan training within 90 days of start date. They do have current training regarding the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log identified that the most current fire drills were conducted on 7/5/2024 and 9/13/2024, exceeding 60 days between fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Children were observed receiving care in the pre-k room. The kitchen door was left open allowing the preschool children access to the kitchen where a stove is located and used for preparing meals. Observed in the hallway by the office a parent coffee station located on a low shelf accessible to children. The coffee pot and contents exceeded 110 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PFA/PCPR conducted by a PQAS certified instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification that the NSOR was requested prior to start date in a childcare position. The file does contain a completed NSOR verification. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a child abuse clearance and is lacking verification that the NSOR was requested prior to start date in a childcare position. The file does contain a current NSOR verification. Under CPSL Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until a child abuse clearance is obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed electrical outlets lacking protective covers in the preschool room on the wall with windows, in the Atrium and in the hallway by the office. These areas are accessible to children age five and under.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Children were observed receiving care in the pre-k room. The kitchen door was left open allowing the preschool children access to the kitchen. Through the kitchen the mechanical door was left open allowing the preschool children access to the mechanical room. Observed a variety of cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children in the mechanical room accessible to children since the kitchen and mechanical doors were left open.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “**On 10/30/24 between 8:15am and 9:30am the following noncompliance with staff: child ratios was observed; At 8:15am staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 infants alone in the infant room. At 8:35am staff person #2 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers alone in the Discovery Preschool 2 room. At 8:45am staff persons #3 and #4 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. Based on staff interviews, staff persons #5 and #6 were supervising 21 preschool children in the Pre-K room for ~5 minutes until staff person #7 arrived at 8:45am. At 9:30am staff persons #3 and #8 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “*On 10/30/24 between 8:15am and 9:30am the following noncompliance with staff: child ratios was observed; At 8:15am staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 infants alone in the infant room. At 8:35am staff person #2 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers alone in the Discovery Preschool 2 room. At 8:45am staff persons #3 and #4 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. Based on staff interviews, staff persons #5 and #6 were supervising 21 preschool children in the Pre-K room for ~5 minutes until staff person #7 arrived at 8:45am. At 9:30am staff persons #3 and #8 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 10/30/24 between 8:15am and 9:30am the following noncompliance with staff: child ratios was observed; At 8:15am staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 infants alone in the infant room. At 8:35am staff person #2 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers alone in the Discovery Preschool 2 room. At 8:45am staff persons #3 and #4 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. Based on multiple staff interviews, staff persons #5 and #6 were supervising 21 preschool children in the Pre-K room for ~5 minutes until staff person #7 arrived at 8:45am. At 9:30am staff persons #3 and #8 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room.”
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. Oct 30, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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): Pediatrics First Aid Pediatrics CPR with a PQAS certified trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff persons #1 and #2 are lacking documentation of emergency plan training within 90 days of start date. They do have current training regarding the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log identified that the most current fire drills were conducted on 7/5/2024 and 9/13/2024, exceeding 60 days between fire drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “Children were observed receiving care in the pre-k room. The kitchen door was left open allowing the preschool children access to the kitchen where a stove is located and used for preparing meals. Observed in the hallway by the office a parent coffee station located on a low shelf accessible to children. The coffee pot and contents exceeded 110 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PFA/PCPR conducted by a PQAS certified instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking verification that the NSOR was requested prior to start date in a childcare position. The file does contain a completed NSOR verification. The file for staff person #2, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking a child abuse clearance and is lacking verification that the NSOR was requested prior to start date in a childcare position. The file does contain a current NSOR verification. Under CPSL Staff #2 may not work in a child care position until a child abuse clearance is obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed electrical outlets lacking protective covers in the preschool room on the wall with windows, in the Atrium and in the hallway by the office. These areas are accessible to children age five and under.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Children were observed receiving care in the pre-k room. The kitchen door was left open allowing the preschool children access to the kitchen. Through the kitchen the mechanical door was left open allowing the preschool children access to the mechanical room. Observed a variety of cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children in the mechanical room accessible to children since the kitchen and mechanical doors were left open.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “**On 10/30/24 between 8:15am and 9:30am the following noncompliance with staff: child ratios was observed; At 8:15am staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 infants alone in the infant room. At 8:35am staff person #2 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers alone in the Discovery Preschool 2 room. At 8:45am staff persons #3 and #4 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. Based on staff interviews, staff persons #5 and #6 were supervising 21 preschool children in the Pre-K room for ~5 minutes until staff person #7 arrived at 8:45am. At 9:30am staff persons #3 and #8 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “*On 10/30/24 between 8:15am and 9:30am the following noncompliance with staff: child ratios was observed; At 8:15am staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 infants alone in the infant room. At 8:35am staff person #2 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers alone in the Discovery Preschool 2 room. At 8:45am staff persons #3 and #4 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. Based on staff interviews, staff persons #5 and #6 were supervising 21 preschool children in the Pre-K room for ~5 minutes until staff person #7 arrived at 8:45am. At 9:30am staff persons #3 and #8 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 10/30/24 between 8:15am and 9:30am the following noncompliance with staff: child ratios was observed; At 8:15am staff person #1 was observed supervising 5 infants alone in the infant room. At 8:35am staff person #2 was observed supervising 7 older toddlers alone in the Discovery Preschool 2 room. At 8:45am staff persons #3 and #4 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. Based on multiple staff interviews, staff persons #5 and #6 were supervising 21 preschool children in the Pre-K room for ~5 minutes until staff person #7 arrived at 8:45am. At 9:30am staff persons #3 and #8 were observed supervising 13 young toddlers in the Toddler A room.”
  2. Sep 17, 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/CPR.”
  3. Aug 27, 2024Inspection2 rules 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): (Health and Safety Basics).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for Staff #2, who has been employed for several years, lacked any Emergency Plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

  4. May 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Based on conversations with staff, child #1 received emergency room treatment on 5/15/24 and the appropriate regional office was not notified.”
  5. Feb 21, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a vent cover on the wall behind the trash in the Pre-K room to be rusted with peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed in the preschool room on the back wall 2 electrical outlets lacking protective covers and accessible to children ages 5 and under. Also observed in the Pre-K room near the lunch tables 2 electrical outlets lacking protective covers and accessible to children ages 5 and under.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking the required 2 years of child care experience to qualify as an AGS. Staff #1 may serve as an Aide until documentation of experience is obtained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking an NSOR verification as required to work in a child care position under CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 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 / Pediatric CPR approved curriculum with a PQAS certified trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file for staff person #4 contains documentation of TB screening conducted greater than 12 months prior to the start date caring for children and is therefore not valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #2 is lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • 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 file for staff person #2 is lacking an initial health report. The file for staff person #4 contains an initial health report that was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial care and is therefore not valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The files for child #1 and child #3, both preschool aged, are lacking health reports conducted during the previous 12-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for child #2 was lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Observed 3 infants sleeping in cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed cleaner labeled keep out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool room and accessible to children, Observed in the Pre-k room multi-purpose cleaning spray labeled keep out of reach of children sitting on a low shelf and accessible to children. Also observed hand sanitizer, labeled keep out of reach of children, on a shelf within reach of the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

  6. Sep 5, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “*Observed staff #1 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #1 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #1 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #1 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed staff #1 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #1 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #1 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #1 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**Observed staff #1 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #1 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #1 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #1 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “According to documentation on the facility Child Supervision Report and staff interviews, on 9/5/2023 staff person #1 was over ratio with 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler until staff #4 arrived at 7:15am. Also, Staff #1 and staff #4 were over ratio with 10 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers until staff #2 arrived at 7:45am.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “*On 9/5/2023 at 8:14am staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 11 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. At 8:15 a 12th young toddler also arrived. The staff child ratio was exceeded for approximately 5 additional minutes until staff person #3 arrived and took 4 of the young toddlers into her supervision group and left the room. Observed staff #3 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #3 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #3 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #3 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “**On 9/5/2023 at 8:14am staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 11 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. At 8:15 a 12th young toddler also arrived. The staff child ratio was exceeded for approximately 5 additional minutes until staff person #3 arrived and took 4 of the young toddlers into her supervision group and left the room. Observed staff #3 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #3 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #3 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #3 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

  7. Sep 5, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “*Observed staff #1 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #1 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #1 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #1 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Observed staff #1 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #1 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #1 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #1 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**Observed staff #1 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #1 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #1 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #1 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “According to documentation on the facility Child Supervision Report and staff interviews, on 9/5/2023 staff person #1 was over ratio with 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler until staff #4 arrived at 7:15am. Also, Staff #1 and staff #4 were over ratio with 10 young toddlers and 3 older toddlers until staff #2 arrived at 7:45am.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “*On 9/5/2023 at 8:14am staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 11 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. At 8:15 a 12th young toddler also arrived. The staff child ratio was exceeded for approximately 5 additional minutes until staff person #3 arrived and took 4 of the young toddlers into her supervision group and left the room. Observed staff #3 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #3 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #3 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #3 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “**On 9/5/2023 at 8:14am staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 11 young toddlers in the Toddler A room. At 8:15 a 12th young toddler also arrived. The staff child ratio was exceeded for approximately 5 additional minutes until staff person #3 arrived and took 4 of the young toddlers into her supervision group and left the room. Observed staff #3 escorting 4 young toddlers from the Toddler A room across the Atrium to the Toddler B room. Staff #3 entered the Toddler B room with 3 children and closed the door leaving 1 young toddler, who was lagging behind, alone in the Atrium. Cert rep waited approximately 10 seconds and then knocked on Toddler B door to inform Staff #3 of the child in the Atrium. Staff #3 was not aware that a child was left behind.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

  8. Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed a section of the baseboard in the Transition Kindergarten room to be detached from the wall and observed the exposed area of wall to be crumbling and visible mold.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a section of the baseboard in the Transition Kindergarten room to be detached from the wall and observed the exposed area of wall to be crumbling and visible mold.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

  9. May 8, 2023Inspection24 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #1, #6 and #8 are lacking admission dates.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #1, #3, #4 and #8 contain emergency contact information that is lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for child #1 contains emergency contact information that is lacking the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed cleaning supplies labeled 'keep out of reach of children' stored on a low shelf in the unlocked Atrium bathroom to be accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The files for staff persons #2, #8 and #10 contain current staff evaluations that were completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #4 and #12, both serving as AGS are lacking verification of 2500 hours of child care experience. The file for staff person #14, serving as an AGS, is lacking verification of a high school diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The files for staff persons #4 and #7 are lacking verification of a TB test prior to start date in a child care position but do contain a current TB test.. The file for staff person #14 is lacking verification of a TB test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for children #1.3.4.and 8 are lacking signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file for staff person #5 is lacking 2 written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for children #5,8,9 and 10 are lacking initial health reports conducted within 60 days form the first date of attendance. The file for child #9 does contain a current health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for child #10, an infant, is lacking any health reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for children #2 and 3 contain current health reports that were conducted greater than 12 months following the previous health report. They are now current. The files for children #5 and #8 are lacking a health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed a small wooden table in the Discover Preschool 2 room and Toddler A room to have exposed and protruding bolts under the table causing a hazard to children who may be crawling under the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerator in the Toddler B room is lacking a thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 contain current emergency contact information that was updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The files for children #2,3,4,5,7,8,9 and 10 contain current financial agreement information that was updated greater than 6 months after the previous update. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking a completed NSOR within 90 days of hire. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #3, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that is lacking a date. The file for staff person #4, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking verification of FBI fingerprinting prior to start date and is lacking a child abuse clearance prior to start date as required for provisional hire under CPSL. The clearances are now current. The file for staff person #5, hire date (see IS code sheet), who has resided in New York in the past 5 years, is lacking New York State clearances and contains a signed disclosure statement that is not dated. The file for staff person #7, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), is lacking verification of fingerprinting and NSOR request prior to start date and is lacking a completed child abuse clearance prior to start date as required for provisional hire under CPSL. The file is now current. The file for staff person #9, provisional hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that is not dated and contains an NSOR verification that was received greater than 45 days after hire and staff #9 was not suspended from a child care position until NSOR was received. The file for staff person #11, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that is not dated and is lacking an FBI fingerprint clearance. The file for staff person #14, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that is not dated, is lacking a criminal history clearance and is lacking verification of fingerprinting prior to hire date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The files for staff persons #2,8,10, and 13 are lacking fire safety training completed during the previous 12 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter provided to parents regarding the facility emergency plan is lacking procedures for a lockdown and accommodations for toddlers during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file for staff person #1is lacking verification of emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. The file does contain current emergency plan training. The file for staff person #10 is lacking current emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #9 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #9 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety training topics #1-#9. (Staff person #9 completed Health & Safety Getting Started with Home Based Care which is not an acceptable training for employment in a child care center.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Emergency contact information was not available for child #11 and child #12 who were observed receiving care on the toddler playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • 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 files for staff persons #4 and #7 are lacking initial health assessments that were conducted prior to start date but do contain current health assessments. The file for staff person #2 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment but is now current. The files for staff persons #8 and #13 are lacking health assessments completed during the previous 24 month period. The file for staff person #9 contains a current health assessment with a physician's statement affirming a communicable disease but does not contain an explanation as to the effect of this on the person's employment in child care. The file for staff person #14 is lacking a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for children #1,2,3,4,5,6 and 9 are lacking verification of a flu vaccine received during the year 2022. The file for child #9 is lacking verification of a Hep A vaccine. The file for child #8 is lacking an immunization report. Children #1,2,3,4,5,6,8 and 9 must be removed from care until documentation of up to date immunizations or an exemption letter is received.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2023

  10. Feb 22, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health & Safety Update 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(c) Sink in toilet area

      “Observed that in the downstairs preschool classroom there is not a sink in or near the toilet area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “*At approximately 11:00am on 2/22/2023 it was observed that a preschool aged child, after using the 'Preschool' room rest room, left the 'Preschool' room to wash his hands in the sink in the 'Transistional Kindergarten' room. While he was washing his hands, staff persons #2 and #3 who had previously claimed the child in their supervision group, remained in the 'Preschool' room, where they were not physically present with the child and could not see, hear, direct or assess the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At approximately 11:00am on 2/22/2023 it was observed that a preschool aged child, after using the 'Preschool' room rest room, left the 'Preschool' room to wash his hands in the sink in the 'Transistional Kindergarten' room. While he was washing his hands, staff persons #2 and #3 who had previously claimed the child in their supervision group, remained in the 'Preschool' room, where they were not physically present with the child and could not see, hear, direct or assess the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “***At approximately 11:00am on 2/22/2023 it was observed that a preschool aged child, after using the 'Preschool' room rest room, left the 'Preschool' room to wash his hands in the sink in the 'Transistional Kindergarten' room. While he was washing his hands, staff persons #2 and #3 who had previously claimed the child in their supervision group, remained in the 'Preschool' room, where they were not physically present with the child and could not see, hear, direct or assess the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At approximately 11:00am on 2/22/2023 it was observed that staff person #1 was supervising 10 preschool aged children in the downstairs 'Transition Kindergarten' room when a preschool aged child from the 'Preschool' room next door entered the 'TK' room to wash his hands after using the rest room, putting staff person #1 over ratio with 11 preschoolers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility fire alarm test log identified that a fire alarm test had not been conducted during the previous 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “**At approximately 11:00am on 2/22/2023 it was observed that a preschool aged child, after using the 'Preschool' room rest room, left the 'Preschool' room to wash his hands in the sink in the 'Transistional Kindergarten' room. While he was washing his hands, staff persons #2 and #3 who had previously claimed the child in their supervision group, remained in the 'Preschool' room, where they were not physically present with the child and could not see, hear, direct or assess the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

  11. Jan 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet) is lacking the required Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the required compliance date of 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2023

  12. Oct 17, 2022Inspection2 rules 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 / pediatric CPR”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2022

    • Background checks

      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: Oct 24, 2022

  13. Jul 21, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on information obtained during staff interviews, staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to see child #1 on the stairway due to staff #1 having left the stairway and entered the classroom while at the front of the group of 22 children and staff #3 still being in the hallway and not yet entering the stairway while at the rear of the group of 22 children. During the time that child #1 was not supervised by staff #2 or #3, child #1 fell down several stairs and broke his/her arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Based on information obtained during staff interviews, staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to see child #1 on the stairway due to staff #1 having left the stairway and entered the classroom while at the front of the group of 22 children and staff #3 still being in the hallway and not yet entering the stairway while at the rear of the group of 22 children. During the time that child #1 was not supervised by staff #2 or #3, child #1 fell down several stairs and broke his/her arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022

  14. Jul 21, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Based on information obtained during staff interviews, staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to see child #1 on the stairway due to staff #1 having left the stairway and entered the classroom while at the front of the group of 22 children and staff #3 still being in the hallway and not yet entering the stairway while at the rear of the group of 22 children. During the time that child #1 was not supervised by staff #2 or #3, child #1 fell down several stairs and broke his/her arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Based on information obtained during staff interviews, staff persons #1 and #2 were unable to see child #1 on the stairway due to staff #1 having left the stairway and entered the classroom while at the front of the group of 22 children and staff #3 still being in the hallway and not yet entering the stairway while at the rear of the group of 22 children. During the time that child #1 was not supervised by staff #2 or #3, child #1 fell down several stairs and broke his/her arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2022

  15. May 18, 2022Inspection25 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “Observed in the Toddler A room a torn window screen.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed in the school age room that the 2 bathrooms and classroom sink were visibly dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed in the Pre-K room a blue children's sofa with torn vinyl exposing the interior foam and wooden frame.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file for staff person #2 contains mandated reporter training completed greater than 90 days after hire. The file for staff person #4 contains current mandated reporter training completed greater than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “The files for child #1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 all contain the original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #4 contains child abuse clearance that expired 10/5/2021, criminal history clearance that expired 10/7/2021 and FBI clearance that expired 10/6/2021 and contains updated clearances child abuse dated 11/15/2021, criminal history dated 11/15/2021 and FBI dated 11/17/2021 all updated more than 60 months after the previous clearances. The file is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the school age room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #2,3,8,9,10.12.13 and 14 contain training in the first 9 of the required health and safety topics completed greater than 90 days following hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for child #2,7,8 and 9 are lacking initial health reports and have been enrolled for greater than 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #1and #17 are lacking training regarding the facility emergency plan at the time of initial hire. The files for staff persons #4, #7,#8 and #9 contain current emergency plan training that was conducted more than 12 months after the previous training. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #13 and #14 contain expired PFA/PCPR training and updated training that does not meet the acceptable curriculum and PQAS trainer requirements and is therefore not valid. The files for staff persons #4, #15 and #16 contains valid PFA/PCPR training that was completed after the expiration date of the previous training. The training is now current and valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The files for staff persons #4, #7, #8 and #9 contain current fire safety training that was conducted more than 12 months after the previous training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Observed in the Toddler B room the rest cots were not labeled with the individual names of the children using them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The refrigerators in the preschool room and the school age room are lacking thermometers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “Observed in the preschool, pre-k and school age rooms Styrofoam plates and bowls used to serve the children meals.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 persons #3,6,7,8,9,13 and 14 are lacking an approved pediatric first aid / pediatric CPR training using an approved curriculum by a PQAS approved trainer and have exceeded 90 days since hire. The file for staff persons #1, #2,#10 and #17 contain PFA/PCPR training conducted greater than 90 days after hire but is now valid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • 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 files for staff persons #4,5,6,7,8,and 9 contain current health assessments that were completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessments. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for child #1, young toddler age, and 4,6,and 10, preschool age, are lacking documentation of current immunization status as required by ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The files for child #2, 7, 8 and 9 are lacking immunization reports and have been enrolled for greater than 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The files for child #3,4,6 and 10, all preschool age, are lacking updated health reports during the previous 12 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for child #1, a young toddler, is lacking a health report completed during the previous 6 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The files for child #1,2,4,7,8,9 and 10 contain current emergency contact information that was updated more than 6months following the previous update. The files are now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Observed in the pre-k and school age rooms that there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The water at the sink in the school age bathroom exceeded 110 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed in the Toddler B room a hole in the wall with tape partially covering the hole. Observed in the pre-k and preschool rooms walls are dirty with peeling paint and general poor repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022

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 Kindercare Learning Center 1278 licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 1278 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning Center 1278 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center 1278 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 134 rules across 15 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 125 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 Kindercare Learning Center 1278 care for?

121, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kindercare Learning Center 1278 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Center 1278's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center 1278 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 838-4685 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center 1278's phone number?

(814) 838-4685.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center 1278?

4575 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16505. The nearest other daycare we list is Asbury Child Development Center, 1.6 miles away.

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