Kindercare Learning Centers

3270.106(a)/3270.111(c) Clean, age appropriate/Promote development

“The nap mats #2-18 were observed to have worn and cracked corners.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

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

“Staff #4 does not have a current health assessment on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025

3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination

“In the kitchen, a bottle of soapy water and sanitizer were observed on a counter, where food is prepared. the bottles were next to measuring cups that are used to serve food to the children. ***CORRECTED UPON CITE***”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“The carpets in booth the Pre K room and the Preschool room were observed to have paper, mulch and other debris in the carpet. When asked how often the carpets were vacuumed, a staff member stated 1-2 times a week. Two floor tiles at the entrance door into the child care center were broken and ruts gouged into the floor. The pour and play surface located in the toddler's playground was splitting at the seams and crumbling at the edges where the pour and play met the lawn. A garbage bag that contained pumpkins and gourds were located on the back porch were children exit to use the plaground . ***CORRECTED UPON CITE>***”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“The paint on the 2 windowsills and the wall located between the windowsill located in DPS were observed to be chipped.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

3270.113(a)/3270.134(a) Supervised at all times /Child's hands washed

“Certification Representative observed a child going into the bathroom adjacent to the Preschool room. Staff #2 and staff #3 were observing 2 groups of children and not all the children in the room. When the child emerged from the bathroom, the child did not wash their hands. Child was stopped by Certification Representative and child was asked to go back into the bathroom to wash their hands.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

3270.113(d) No harsh language

“Certification Representative observed staff #1 point their finger at a 2 yrs old child and said to child "No Bite." Staff #4 shook their finger at the child and said, "we don't bite our friends." Staff #4 used a harsh and demeaning tone as they redirected the child.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

“The child's coach located in Discovery Pre School (DPS) was observed with worn and cracked areas along the seams.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

“The toilet and sink located in the bathroom adjacent to the Preschool room was observed to have dust and dirt located on the toilet and the sink areas. It appears as the toilet and sink were not cleaned on a regular basis.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025

3270.27(f) Emergency plan

“An updated copy of the Emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and county emergency management.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025

3270.111(c)/3270.113(d) Promote development/No harsh language

“Staff person #1 has been observed speaking to children in a manner described as "harsh", "inappropriate" "abusive", "belittling" as well as "pessimistic." Staff person #1 was observed telling the children they are "bad". Staff person #1 has told the young and older toddlers they are a "bully" and has said to preschool age children "if a friend jumped off a bridge would you do it too?" in regard to choices made. Staff person #1 has said about one child, "She's just spoiled", "Do I need to put her over my knee?" When told a child doesn't like to be touched staff person #1 said "She's going to have to get over it real quick." During naps, staff person #1 was heard using a loud harsh tone telling children to "get up now" (from nap) to get into line and has been witnessed to yell at the children during nap time to lay down when the children asked to use the bathroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“The nap mats located in PreK A were observed to be frayed and worn on =each of the 4 corners. The toilet located in the Preschool room bathroom was observed to have rust along the base of the toilet and in the bowl of the toilet. The screws that fasten the toilet to the floor were rusty and exposed as the caps that cover the screws were missing. The toilet located in Pod B was found to be rusty on the inside of the bowl. The screws that fasten the toilet to the floor were rusty and exposed as the caps that cover the screws were missing. The toilet located in PreK B was observed the inside of the bowl to be rusty and black. The screws that fasten the toilet to the floor were rusty and exposed as the caps that cover the screws were missing.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During the inspection the bathroom walls in the Preschool bathroom was observed with streak marks behind the toilet from water. The wall behind the toilet appeared to be warped from water. The floor tiles around the toilet were broken and the subfloor could be seen around the toilet. The lighting was dim in the bathroom. The bathroom in In Toddler B has scuff and water marks on the walls and the bathroom lighting was observed to be dim. The Bathroom in Pre-K B was observed to have scuff marks and water marks on the wall. The bathroom lighting was observed to be dim. The Bathroom in Pre-K B was observed to have warped floor tiles around the toilet, a substance was observed behind the toilet but unable to identify during inspection due to dim lighting. The walls were scuffed and water marked. The Discovery Room Preschool bathroom walls were observed to be scuffed and water marked. The transition strip that separates the carpet and tile floor was observed to be placed on the carpet. The area between the capet and the tile, was observed to be caked with dirt and debris.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025

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

“During the inspection, the window frames and windowsills located in Toddler A, Toddler B, Infants, Discovery PS, Preschool, Pre-K A, and Pre-K B rooms were observed to have chipped paint. The half wall that divides Toddler A and Toddler B were observed to have chipped paint on the top ledge of the wall and the wall itself.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2025

3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

“The playground did not have 9 inches of mulch around the embedded slide and climbing apparatus.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023

3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The agreement on file for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period between 8/2/22 and 8/16/23. The agreement on file for child #2 was not updated within a 6-month period between 8/30/22 and 8/1/23.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“The changing table/sink combination located in the older toddler care area, released a malodorous smell in the room and made a loud grinding noise when the water was not running. The bins mounted on the wall in the younger toddlers' care area is low and diaper wipes were accessible to children. A tape dispenser was observed in the young toddler child care area (CORREECTED UPON CITE). The walls located in the far left corner of the youg toddler care space has a sticky substance on the wall that does not come off. The fence that separates the two playgrounds has an approx. 5-inch ga between the fence post and the porch.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system had been manually tested at least once every 30 days prior to 7/29/22.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“The child abuse, FBI, and PA state police clearances on file for staff person 3 expired in January of 2022. The updated clearances were not obtained until March of 2022. The mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person 4 were dated 9/29/2015, and subsequently 10/23/22. The updated was not on file within 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

3270.75(c) Has all items

“The first aid kit in the transitional Kindergarten room did not contain tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“An area of dirt near the edge of the surfacing on the toddler playground had worn away, creating a sudden dip (tripping hazard).”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

3270.102(e)/3270.103 Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch/Small Toys and Objects

“Mulch was observed along the edge of the toddler playground.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023

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). (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements. (2) Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and use of safe sleep practices. (3) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent. (4) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions. (5) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic. (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a man-caused event (such as violence at a child care facility) within the meaning of those terms under section 602(a)(1) of the [name] Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C.A. § 5195a(a)(1)). (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of biocontaminants. (9) Precautions when transporting children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

3270.27(e) Letter to parents

“The emergency plan information given to parents at the time of enrollment does not explain the emergency procedures as described in subsection A.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

3270.106(a)/3270.106(b) Clean, age appropriate/No bed linens alone

“Preschool aged children were observed sleeping on the floor with just blankets.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023

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

“The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the enrolling parent's work telephone number.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

“The immunization record on file for child 1 was not in accordance with the ACIP guidelines (no documentation of Hepatitis A, nor annual influenza vaccine). The record did not include an exemption notes.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“A staff person was observed placing a soiled diaper onto the ground in the bathroom while changing a toddler, as the area was not equipped with a hands-free diaper trash can. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

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

“The most recent health assessment on file for staff person 1 was no longer valid (dated 5/3/2019).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“An uncovered electrical outlet was observed in an area accessible to toddlers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

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

“On 10/17/22, a staff member witnessed staff member #1 handle child #1 by grabbing the child by the arm, lifting child #1 up so the staff member and the child were face to face. Staff member told child "No" about the child's behaviors, and laid child on a cot. By picking child #1 face to face caused child to cry.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

“Facility person #1 does not have on file a health assessment. Facility person #3 does not have a health assessment or results of a TB test.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

3270.192(5) Two written references

“Facility person #2 does not have 2 references on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

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

“Facility person #1 was hired on 6/14/21. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed out of state child abuse clearance. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/30/20, the requirement to have the completed out of state clearance on file was not met. Facility person #2 was hired on 8/11/21. The file for facility person # 2 does not contain a child abuse clearance.. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file effective 1/30/20, the requirement to have the child abuse clearance on file was not met.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022

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

“Facility staff #4 does not have on file verification of education.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2022