Kindercare Learning Center

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“There was no evidence that the facility had sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

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

“There was no evidence that the facility had notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

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

“Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12/4/25- 1/15/26 (42 days)”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

3270.166(1) Written statement

“It was observed that there were not written parent statements regarding their infant's formula and feeding schedule.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

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

“It was observed that the health reports of child #1 were not updated every 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

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

“There was no evidence of a written policy to address the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, nor the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

3270.14/3270.31(f)(10) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

“Staff person #1 does not have documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file and are outside of their first 90 days of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“It was observed that a tube of Desitin was on the floor of the bathroom in the first classroom on the left and was accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“It was observed that the toilets and the floor in bathroom in the first room on the left had an excessive buildup of dirt on them.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

“It was observed that the agreement form of child #2 did not have their date of admission.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

“It was observed that the agreement form of child #3 did not of the fee amount on it.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

3270.123(a) Signed

“It was observed that the agreement form of child #2 was not signed by the parent or the operator.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“It was observed that the cots in the young toddler room were not labeled for specific children. (Corrected on site.)”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

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

“It was observed that the fire detection system was tested on 10/1/25 and 11/13/25 (42 days) and not at least once every 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025

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

“(Continued non-compliance SIN-00268439 and SIN-00271954): The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a health assessment on 8/11/22 and not a subsequent one within 24 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“(Continued non-compliance SIN-00268439): At time of Unannounced Monitoring visit on 9/4/25, facility was not using a checklist in each classroom approved by DHS.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025

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

“(Continued non-compliance SIN-00268439) On 9/4/2025, during an unannounced monitoring inspection, it was revealed that staff person #3 began working at the facility on 8/15/2025. CPSL documentation was not submitted to Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning prior to staff person #3's start date of 8/15/25 as required on the directed plan of correction.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“Continued non- compliance (SIN-00268439): The record for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include documentation of 12 hours of annual training during their required timeframes.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

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

“Continued non- compliance (SIN-00268439): The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a health assessment on 8/11/22. Documentation of an updated health assessment for staff person #1 and #4.”

3270.192(5) Two written references

“Continued non- compliance (SIN-00268439): The record for staff person #3 did not include two written non-family references.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

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

“Staff person #3 was observed working with children and did not have a health assessment on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

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

“Staff Person #1's first day with children was 6/23/25 and had a disclosure statement signed on 6/25/25. Staff persons #2 and #3 were not observed to have a signed disclosure statement on file and were observed working with children at time of visit.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training

“Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children and did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file. All 90-day pre-service trainings must be completed before a facility person can work alone with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

3270.14/3270.27(c) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Training regarding plan

“Staff person #3 was observed to be working alone with children and did not have emergency plan training on file. All 90-day pre-service trainings must be completed before a facility person can work alone with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“The record for staff person #1 and #4 did not include documentation of 12 hours of annual training during their required timeframes. The record for staff person #1 included 2 hours in their annual cycle (from 5/22/2024 to 5/22/2025). The record for staff person #4 included 5.5 hours in their annual cycle (from 12/19/2023 to 12/19/2024).”

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

“There was no documentation of the fire detection system tested between 7/19/24- 6/18/25. The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days.”

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“There was no documentation of fire drills between 7/19/24- 5/22/25.”

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“There was not documentation of an annual emergency drill.”

3270.192(5) Two written references

“The record for staff person #2 and staff person #6 did not include two written non-family references.”

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

“Child #2 and child #3's consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

“Child #2 and child #3's consent for special diet/meds was not signed.”

3270.161(a) Wholesome

“Food in the pantry was observed to be expired.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

3270.152 Adult Hygiene

“Staff person #6 did not wash hands after diapering a child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

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

“The record for staff person #2 did not included documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to caring for children at the facility. TB screening for staff person #2 was dated 6/12/2025. The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of TB screening.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

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

“The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a health assessment on 8/11/22. The record for staff person #4 included documentation of a health assessment on 9/21/2022. Documentation of an updated health assessments for staff person #1 and #4 was not on file. The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of a health assessment prior to initial service in a child care setting.”

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“Staff did not ensure a child's hands were washed after diapering.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

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

“The emergency contact forms of child #1, child #3, and child #7 was not reviewed, updated, and signed every 6 months. The financial agreement forms of child #1, child #3, and child #7 was not reviewed, updated, and signed every 6 months.”

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“In classrooms #2 and #5 emergency care forms were not present for each child present in the classroom. (Corrected during inspection).”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

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

“Child #1's emergency contact information was missing the release person's phone number. The release person's name, address, and phone number were left blank on child #2 and child #3's emergency contact form.”

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

“The information on the disability was left blank on child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5's emergency contact form.”

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

“Child #2 and child #3's consent for emergency medical care was not signed.”

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

“The enrolling parent's work address and work phone number was left blank on child #4's emergency contact form. The enrolling parent's work phone was left blank on child #5's emergency contact form. The enrolling parent's state and zip code were missing on child #7's emergency contact form.”

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

“The state and zip code were missing for the physician's address on child #7's emergency contact form.”

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

“The parents of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6, and child #7 did not receive the original agreement.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

“The extra services on child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, child #6 and child #7's Service Agreement was blank.”

3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

“The date of admission was left blank on child #3, child #4, child #5 and child #6's agreement form.”

3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“The release persons was left blank on child #2 and child #4's agreement form.”

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The child service reports for child #1, child #3, and child #7's were not completed every 6 months. The services provided was left blank on child #2, child #4, child #5, and child #6's agreement form.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

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

“The date fee to be paid was left blank on child #6's agreement form.”

3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

“The fee amount was left blank on child #4's agreement form.”

3270.123(a) Signed

“The Agreement in child #1and child #3's file was not signed by the operator.”

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

“Staff person #6 in classroom #2 was unable to name the children in their primary care group.”

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“A crib was in use and not labeled for a specific child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“The outdoor equipment was mildewed and had excessive dirt build-up.”

3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

“In the bathroom of classroom #2, the toilet on the right side of the bathroom was unclean as there was a visible ring of dirt on the inside of the toilet bowl. In the bathroom of classroom #1, the toilets were unclean and had rings of mildew in each.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“Lights throughout the facility had black spots (mold- like in appearance) inside the light cover. The following areas were observed in classroom #1: the floors had a build-up of dirt along the edges; a package of ceiling tiles was observed sitting against the wall posing a hazard of falling on and hurting a child. The following areas were observed in classroom #2: Two infant seats in boxes were being stored in the bathroom posing potential hazard of falling on and hurting a child and cobwebs were observed by the exit door. The following areas were observed in classroom #3: The windows had a buildup of handprints and residue on the glass and sills, the steps by the diaper changing area were unclean and had a buildup of dirt, and the trash can was unclean with a buildup of dirt on the lid. The following areas were observed in classroom #4: Cobwebs by the exit door, staining and streaks of dried liquid on the corner wall, dust on the vent by the sink, and baseboards by classroom sink area were unclean with dirt and food residue. The following areas were observed in classroom #5: Tile in the bathroom by the paper towel dispenser was unclean with a residue of dirt. In outdoor play space #1 the following areas were observed: the surface of the shade on the playground had a build-up of mildew on it; the poles holding the shade up had rust around the base of each; mats and a rug were laying in a pile in the front right corner; a gutter on the building in the back right of the play space was falling off the building; a dead tree branch posing a risk of falling on and hurting a child.”

3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

“Lights in the kitchen were observed to have insects inside.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

3270.67(a) Trash removed once a day

“A full trashcan was observed in outdoor play space #1.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025

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

“Staff person #1 was designated as the director of the facility. The record for staff person #1 did not include documentation of 1 year of experience working with children.”

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“The record for staff person #1 included documentation of a staff evaluation on 11/29/2023. The record for staff person #3 included documentation of a staff evaluation on 7/26/2023. Documentation of updated evaluations for staff person #1 and #3 was not on file.”

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility

“Staff person #6 was observed working with children. The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of education and experience.”

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

“The record for staff person #2 did not include NSOR verification. The record for staff person #4 included a PA State Police Clearance dated 6/5/2020 and a PA Child Abuse clearance dated 6/5/2020. Staff #4 was observed working with children and updated PA State Police Clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance were not on file. Staff #5 was provisionally hired and had begun working with children. The record for staff #5 did not include documentation of complete out-of-state clearances from Florida. The record for staff #6 included documentation of NSOR verification dated 2/20/2025 which was after their first day working with children. The record for staff #6 did not include documentation of mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. The record for staff person #6 did not include a signed, witnessed, and dated disclosure statement.”

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“The record for staff person #6 did not include documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of their first day of hire.”

3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

“Documentation was not provided to demonstrate that the emergency plan is reviewed annually.”

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“A trashcan in outdoor play space #1 had standing water in it posing a hazard of infestation of insects and drowning.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025

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

“Child #2 and child #3's consent for minor first aid was not signed.”

3270.133(6) Written consent

“It was observed at the time of inspection child #6's medication log did not contain signed permission for administration of their albuterol inhaler.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“It was observed at the time of inspection child #4 and #5 had changed classrooms for the day and their emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play area with their classroom. (corrected on site)”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.133(7) Medication log

“It was observed at the time of inspection child#7 and #8 did not have a medication log for their prescribed medications, albuterol inhaler and EpiPen respectively.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection that the fire safety system was not documented as being tested between 5/3/24 and 7/2/24 and between 8/30/24 to 3/22/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“It was observed at the time of inspection that plastic cups, pieces of broken plastic cups and some plastic wrappers were on the outdoor play area. Corrected at inspection. The outdoor play area raised garden beds in the toddler play area had overgrown with weeds.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“It was observed at the time of inspection fire drills were not documented as being conducted from 8-30-23 to 3-22-24.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #5's, hired on 3-26-24, first aid and CPR certificate state "adult first aid and cpr". They did not complete the required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 day of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024

3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

“It was observed at the time of inspection that an emergency drill was not documented or conducted annually.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“It was observed at the time of inspection that child #1's financial agreement was last reviewed and updated on 6/1/23 and their emergency contact information was reviewed and updated on 6/13/23 and again on 6/3/24 more than six months as required. Child #2's financial agreement was reviewed and updated on 6/1/23 and again on 6/17/24 more than 6 months as required. Child #3's financial agreement was last reviewed and updated on 6/1/23. More than six months as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3's health assessment was completed on 8-31-21 and again on 11-14-23 more than 24 months as required. Staff #4's health assessment did not contain a TB test. Staff #6's record did not contain a health assessment or TB test at initial service.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1s emergency plan training was dated 2/14/23 and again 5/22/24. Not on an annual basis as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's last fire safety training was dated 10-2-22 and then again on 6-4-24. Not annually as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #5 was hired on 3-26-24 and had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #2 did not have a written annual evaluation within the last 12 months. The last evaluation was dated 6-16-23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

3270.133(1) Original container

“It was observed at the time of inspection child #7's Albuterol inhaler was not in the original container. Child #8's EpiPen was not in the original container.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection the fire safety system was documented as last tested on 8-30-23.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“It was observed at the time of inspection the last fire drill was documented on 8-30-23.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

3270.192(5) Two written references

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1, a provisional hire, was working in a child care position and did not have their Child Abuse Registry Clearance in their record.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024

3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1 did not have verification of their education in their record.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #3 had not completed the required annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's (date of hire 8-29-22) initial FBI Criminal History Clearance was completed by the Department of Education. On 5-23-23 a DHS FBI Criminal History Clearance review letter was received stating that staff #1 needed to provide further information to the Criminal Verification Unit. At this time staff #1 does not have a completed FBI Criminal History Clearance and may not work at a child care facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #4, #5 and #6 did not have a written evaluation with in the last 12 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023

3270.75(c) Has all items

“It was observed at the time of inspection the first-aid kit in the Transitional Kindergarten classroom did not contain scissors. (corrected at inspection)”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“It was observed at the time of inspection the paint on the stage in the pre-school outside play area was peeling.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“It was observed at the time of inspection a bungie cord was being used to keep a gate closed. The bungie cord had sharp edges. The wood on the stage in the pre-school playground was rotted, splintering and sticking up causing a trip hazard.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

“It was observed at the time of inspection that the cots in the pre-k and pre-school classrooms did were not labeled for the use of a specific child and were not being used only by the specified child.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

3270.27(e) Letter to parents

“It was observed at the time of inspection the letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures did not contain the following: (1) Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. (2) Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3270.94 (relating to fire drills). (3) A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. (4) A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. (5) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. (6) Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023

3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7) Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease

“It was observed at the time of inspection child #1's health report was an after visit summary and did not contain all required information.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023

3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

“It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's health assessment did not include an influenza vaccine or an exemption letter.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“It was observed at the time of inspection child #2's emergency contact form and financial agreement were reviewed on 8-18-22 and again 6-1-23.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #1's record did not contain verification of their education, diploma and experience. Staff #2's record did not contain verification of the subject of their bachelor degree.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2023

3270.192(5) Two written references

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3's record did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

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

“It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #2, #3, #4 had not completed the required pre-service training "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" by the required 12-30-22 date of completion.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary

“It was observed at the time of inspection the most recent inspection summary was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. (corrected at inspection)”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“It was observed at the time of inspection staff #3 and #4 had not completed annual emergency plan training.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023