Learning Moore Through Nature & Play

3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed wooden slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. One wooden slat was removed and moved to replace the missing slat using wood staples instead of replacing the board. The wood staples were not long enough to secure the board, and the board did not stay in place. Leaving 1 slat still missing and the second slat not secure. The remaining swings missing slats were not repaired. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 04/15/2026 (SIN-00288609), "Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space."”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“The file for staff person #1 did not include a current NSOR clearance; the most recent NSOR clearance on file was dated 08/06/2020. A copy of a request for an NSOR clearance was dated 09/30/2025 with no final NSOR clearance on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The file for child #3 and #4 did not include a completed child service report with information to the family about the child's growth and development within 6 months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 and #5 did not include an updated child service report (CSR) within 6 months of the previous CSR; the most recent child services rports for child #1 and #5 were completed in May 2025 with no subsequent CSR on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3280.26(f) Emergency plan

“The operator did not have documentation of sending a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“The provider's Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma & Child Maltreatment policy does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3280.124(c) Each child care space

“Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space or in the classroom while children were receiving care in the space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The file for child #4 did not include documentation of a review of the emergency contact and financial agreement at least once every 6 months. The most recent review of the emergency contact form was completed on 05/02/2025 with no subsequent review documented.”

Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

3280.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“Observed an electrical outlet under the coat rack / cubbies which did not have protective receptacle covers and were accessible to children under 5 years of age.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“The file for child #1 included a health report which was not updated at least once every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child; the current health report on file was dated 05/15/2025 with the previous health report dated 04/16/2024. The file for child #5 included a health report which was not updated within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child; the most recent health report on file was dated 07/17/2024 with no subsequent health report on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

3280.76 Building Surfaces

“Observed an exposed crack in the siding next to the back entrance of the building. Observed an area carpet at the front entrance and back entrance doors which were curled at the ends creating a trip hazard. Observed bolts along the corners of the fence surrounding the outdoor play space and at the gates with exposed bolts that were facing into the play space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The operator did not have documentation of the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected alarm with the facility's fire drill logs.62 P. S. § 1016(c)(3).”

Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2026

3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

“Observed slats missing from the bench swings located at the back of the outdoor play space. Observed 3 metal toy dump trucks and a metal table in the outdoor play space which were rusty. Observed a coat rack / cubby (approximately 4 feet in height) next to the entrance door and a bookshelf (approximately 6 feet in height) in the corner of the room which created a tip hazard.”

3280.106 Refrigerator

“The thermometer in the outdoor refrigerator used to store lunches from home had a temperature reading of 60° F. The refrigerator inside the facility used to store lunches did not have a thermometer. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026

3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

3280.67(c) No insects or rodents

“Ticks have been observed on children and on the chair/toys under the tree (in the front left corner) in the backyard.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2025

3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“Child #4's Fee Agreement does not contain the Release Persons.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

“It was observed that the left airplane wing is partially detached from the frame and missing screws.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025

3280.70(a) 65º F minimum

“The indoor temperature was 63° F.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

3280.76 Building Surfaces

“It was observed that there were plastic sandwich bags, juice pouch and paper towel on the ground to the left and right sides of the back porch. It was observed that there were multiple hoses, unraveled on the ground to the right of the back porch. It was observed that there is a stack of weathered cardboard stored on the back porch.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“The fire detection system was not tested within 30 days: 3/6/25 and 4/8/25, lapsing 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“Child #2 and 4's Emergency Contact Forms were not reviewed and signed within 6 months. Child #2's is dated 5/20/24 and 12/27/24. Child #4's is dated 1/9/24 and 12/27/24. Child #2 and 4's Fee Agreements were not reviewed and signed within 6 months. Child #2's is dated 5/20/24 and 12/27/24. Child #4's is dated 1/9/24 and 3/8/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

3280.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

“Child #3's Emergency Contact Form does not contain information on Special Needs.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

“Child #3's Fee Agreement does not specify the arrival and departure times.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“Children # 1, 2, 3, and 4's files do not contain Child Service Reports.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“On 1/7/25, it was observed that the fire detection system was not tested within 30 days. The last system testing was 11/18/24.”

3280.94(a)(9) Written record

“On 1/7/25, it was observed that the fire drill log was not completed with the specific time of day, the hypothetical location of the fire, and the evacuation time for the drills completed on 8/30/24 and 10/28/24.”

3280.161(c) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“It was observed that the children's lunch bags (brough from home), with perishable items enclosed, were not being refrigerated.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #1's file did not contain current Mandated Reporter training. The only Mandated Reporter training on file is dated 9/7/18. Expired Mandated Reporter training was cited and corrected from the last inspection summary, however, this new training was not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

3280.76/3280.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

“It was observed, in the outdoor refrigerator (backyard) that there was a brown liquid which emitted an odor, on a shelf on the door.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Household person #1 and #2's PA State Police clearances are not acceptable (for the purpose of Volunteering). Household person #1's Child Abuse clearance is not acceptable (for the purpose of volunteering). Household person #1's FBI clearance on file is from the Dept of Education rather than from DHS. Household member #2 has no FBI clearance on file. Household persons #1 and #2 have no NSOR results on file and no Disclosure Statements on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

3280.161(c) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“It was observed that the children's lunch bags (brough from home), with perishable items enclosed, were not being refrigerated.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person #1's file did not contain current Mandated Reporter training. The only Mandated Reporter training on file is dated 9/7/18. Expired Mandated Reporter training was cited and corrected from the last inspection summary, however, this new training was not on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

3280.76/3280.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

“It was observed, in the outdoor refrigerator (backyard) that there was a brown liquid which emitted an odor, on a shelf on the door.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Household person #1 and #2's PA State Police clearances are not acceptable (for the purpose of Volunteering). Household person #1's Child Abuse clearance is not acceptable (for the purpose of volunteering). Household person #1's FBI clearance on file is from the Dept of Education rather than from DHS. Household member #2 has no FBI clearance on file. Household persons #1 and #2 have no NSOR results on file and no Disclosure Statements on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

3280.67(c) No insects or rodents

“A significant amount of flies, and mouse droppings were observed in the facility. The flies were observed in the kitchen near the trash can, in the laundry room. Dead flies were observed on the kitchen floor and the sliding glass door. Mouse droppings were observed in a food cabinet.”

Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024

3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“The operator was unable to provide documentation that they have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

“Staff person 1 was observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/17/18.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024

3280.26(d) Plan posted

“The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.26(e) Letter to parents

“The emergency plan parent letter does not include information about subsections 5 (accommodations) and 6 (emergency drills).”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Staff person 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/17/2018. According to documentation on file at the time of inspection, staff person #2 started working with incomplete clearances paperwork on file (see LIS code sheet). Upon beginning work in the facility, the record did not contain completed DHS FBI clearance information required under the CPSL and did not contain documentation the facility person had been fingerprinted for the DHS FBI clearance as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL. The clearance has since been obtained.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) Primary staff person's qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

“Staff person 2 is serving as a primary staff person at the facility (alone with children), but her record does not include sufficient documentation to justify the role she is serving in.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“A container of hand sanitizer was observed on a table outside in an area accessible to the children. A container of hand sanitizer was observed on the top of the cubbies in an area accessible to the children. Upon entering into the indoor child care space, the kitchen gate was left open for approximately 5 minutes before the operator closed the gate. During this time, a mop with cleaning solution, and carburetor & air intake cleaner were accessible to the children that were present in the space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.67(c) No insects or rodents

“Ants were observed climbing on the indoor lunch table.”

Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024

3280.71 Heat Source

“Upon entering into the indoor child care space, the kitchen gate was open for approximately 5 minutes before the operator closed the gate. During this time, the working stove was accessible to the children in the space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.72(b) Screened

“The door to the outside play area was left open for a majority of the day and was not screened.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.76 Building Surfaces

“Two piles of dog feces were observed in the outdoor play space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“A doorway was blocked with a large PVC pipe laying across it on an angle.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

“Mulch and small rocks (diameter of less than 1 inch) were observed in an area accessible to the toddler that receives care in the space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024

3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate

“A child was observed napping outside on a shared piece of outdoor furniture. The child was not provided with individual rest equipment.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.118(c) Vet's certificate required

“Three dogs were present at the facility. A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunizations were not on file at the facility at the time of inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024

3280.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

“The agreement on file for child 3 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“The agreement on file for child 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

“The emergency contact information on file for child 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

“The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 2, 3, and 5 did not include the work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parents.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

“The emergency contact form on file for child 3 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

“The emergency contact information on file for children 1, 2, and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy information.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

“The emergency contact information on file for children 2 and 4 did not include addresses for listed release persons.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

“Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days, and is still enrolled in the program. The immunization record on file was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. There were no exemption notes on file.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“The health assessment on file for staff person 2 was not dated within the 12 months prior to providing initial service in the child care setting. It was dated 3 weeks after the start date.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.171(c) Safe routes posted

“Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.181(c)/3280.181(e) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Emergency master file updated

“A portion of the emergency contact forms present in the child care space did not have updated parent signatures on them. Parent signatures were more than 6 months old or they were not signed/dated by the parent.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“The record for child 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“The record for child 1 did not include a completed agreement.”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

“The facility did not have documentation on file that an emergency drill had been completed during the previous year.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“More than 60 days lapsed between the fire drills that were conducted on the following dates: 4/4/23 to 6/9/23 (66 days) 6/9/23 to 8/9/23 (61 days) 8/9/23 to 10/9/23 (61 days) 10/9/23 to 12/21 (73 days) 2/14/24 to 5/2/24 (78 days)”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

“The evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

“More than 30 days lapsed between manual tests of the fire detection system on the following dates: 5/9 to 6/9 (31 days) 6/9 to 7/15 (36 days) 8/9 to 9/20 (42 days) 10/9 to 11/15 (37 days) 11/15 to 12/21 (36 days) 1/5 to 2/14 (40 days) 3/15 to 5/2 (48 days)”

Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024

3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

“Child 1 has been enrolled for more than 60 days. The child's record did not include a health report.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“The agreements on file for children 3 and 5 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

3280.95(a) FIRE DETECTION

“It was observed that the facility operator did not test and document the testing of the fire system every 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023

3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

“The emergency contacts and fee agreements on file for Child #1, #2 and #3 were not updated once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact on file for Child #1 was dated 5/26/2022. The emergency contact for Child #2 was dated 4/16/2022. The emergency contact for Child #3 was dated 8/7/2022. The fee agreement on file for Child #1 did not include a date. The fee agreement for Child # 2 was dated 9/13/2022. The fee agreement for Child #3 was dated 9/17/2022.”

3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

“The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of the prior health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 3/25/2021.”

3280.134(a) Child's hands washed

“It was observed that Facility Person #1 did not ensure that the children's hands were washed with soap and water prior to morning snack.”

3280.123(b) Parent receives original

“The file for Child #1, #2, #3 contained original agreements therefore parents were not given the original agreements.”

3280.123(a)(6) Admission date

“The file or agreement on file for Child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's admission date.”

3280.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

“It was observed that there was an embedded structure with 5 wooden swings accessible to children without protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

“It was observed on the playground that there was a bike with broken training wheels with sharp edges accessible to children.”

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“It was observed in the facility bathroom that there was Lysol and foaming cleanser in an unlocked cabinet, below the sink, accessible to children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

“The file for Facility Person #1 did not contain updated PA State Police clearance results. The receipt for the clearance on file was dated 3/21/2022.”

3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

“Facility person #1 has not completed the required one hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2023

3280.123(a) Signed

“The agreement on file for Child #1 was not signed by the operator.”