Little Shepards Christian Learning Center

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“On 4/22/25 during the renewal inspection, the toys used on the outdoor play space area was dirty and in need of being power washed and cleaned. - In the infant room, there were toys and furniture being stored in two of the cribs that are used by the children.”

Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2025

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“On 4/22/25 during the renewal inspection, in the (Orange colored) bathroom, there was peeling paint over the sink that is used by the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2025

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“On 4/30/24 during the renewal inspection, Child #1 bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024

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

“On 10/17/23, during an unannounced visit to the facility, there was no written documentation on file that the facility's fire detection system was tested in the last 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

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

“On 10/17/203, during the unannounced visit to the facility, review of staff files, confirms that Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 had not completed certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“On 10/17/23, during an unannounced visit to the facility, a small clear bottle located on top of the cubby in the infant/toddler classroom was not labeled with a child's name. Another small clear bottle and a green sippy cup located on the white plastic bin by the kitchen was not labeled with child's name on it.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“On 10/17/2023, during an unannounced visit, the hands-free trash can located in the bathroom in the infant/toddler classroom was in disrepair. The lid would not lift up when the foot pedal was pressed.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“On 10/18/2023, during an unannounced follow-visit to the facility, Child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib in the infant classroom and 2 ft of space was not observed on at least 3 sides of the rest equipment.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.78 Lighting

“On 10/17/23 during an unannounced visit, a ceiling light was blown out in the small back bathroom outside of the preschool classroom resulting in insufficient lighting in this bathroom used by the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“On 10/17/23, during an unannouced visit to the facility, there was no evidence on file that annual evaluations were completed for staff person #2 and #3”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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

“On 10/17/23 during the unannounced visit to the facility, there was no evidence on file that Staff person #1, #2 and #3 completed annual fire safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

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

“On 10/17/23, during the unannouced visit to the facility, staff person #2 and staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service trainings prior to caring for children unsupervised: certification in pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR and the one-hour update to the health and safety training. On 10/18/23, during a return follow-up visit, continued non-compliance was observed, staff person #2 and #3 were observed to be still caring for children unsupervised in their separate classrooms. Staff person #1, was present in the office with the door closed. There was no evidence of completion for pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR and the one-hour update.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“On 10/17/2023, during the unannounced visit to the facility, review of staff files, confirms that Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 did not complete the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training. Staff person #2 needs 7 hours and Staff person #3 needs 10 hours.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, Child #1 was observed walking around in the preschool area and attempted to open the door to go into the infant classroom area. During this time, Staff person #1 and #3 were fully inside of the infant classroom and Staff person #2 was engaged in an activity with the preschool class while their back was turned. Therefore, resulting in the Child #1 not being in direct sight of any staff member and left unsupervised. Child #1 was allowed to enter into the facility office unsupervised, while Staff person #1, #2 and #3 were all present in the classroom spaces. On 10/18/2023, during an unannounced follow-up visit to the facility, Child #1 was again observed leaving the classroom and entered into the facility kitchen area unsupervised. On 10/18/2023, Child #2 was observed using the back bathroom by the preschool classroom with the door fully closed and out of direct sight of Staff. On 10/18/2023 during a follow up visit to the facility, upon entering the preschool classroom, Individual #3 was observed sitting alone in the front classroom with 9 preschoolers during lunch. Staff person #2 was fully in the kitchen. Staff person #1 was in the office with the door closed and Staff person #3 was in the infant classroom. Staff person #2 acknowledged that Individual # 3 was not a staff person. Therefore, resulting in the preschool children being left unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, Child #1 was observed walking around in the preschool area and attempted to open the door to go into the infant classroom area. During this time, Staff person #1 and #3 were fully inside of the infant classroom and Staff person #2 was engaged in an activity with the preschool class while their back was turned. Therefore, resulting in the Child #1 not being in direct sight of any staff member and left unsupervised. Child #1 was allowed to enter into the facility office unsupervised, while Staff person #1, #2 and #3 were all present in the classroom spaces. On 10/18/2023, during an unannounced follow-up visit to the facility, Child #1 was again observed leaving the classroom and entered into the facility kitchen area unsupervised. On 10/18/2023, Child #2 was observed using the back bathroom by the preschool classroom with the door fully closed and out of direct sight of Staff. On 10/18/2023 during a follow up visit to the facility, upon entering the preschool classroom, Individual #3 was observed sitting alone in the front classroom with 9 preschoolers during lunch. Staff person #2 was fully in the kitchen. Staff person #1 was in the office with the door closed and Staff person #3 was in the infant classroom. Staff person #2 acknowledged that Individual # 3 was not a staff person. Therefore, resulting in the preschool children being left unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“ON 10/17/2023, during the compliant investigation, several broken window blinds piled up behind a cubby in the infant room; - damaged pink wall was present in the preschool classroom by the window area (near eating area) - damaged sheet rock by the window on the green wall in the preschool area (near eating area) - - dirty leaves and debris (empty water bottle, black zip tie, plastic and) were present on the floor and parameter of the outside play yard - broken cement was present around the lower window area in the outside play yard and the blue tile area of the wall located in the outside play yard - the alphabet/number rug located in the middle of the preschool classroom was dirty and soiled. - a small hole was present in the wall located right outside of the back bathroom located in the preschool classroom”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“On 10/17/23, during the complaint investigation, the trash can by the back bathroom in the preschool classroom did not have a lid on it.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, - the surface of the kitchen sets and tool bench in the preschool classroom were dirty and stained. - several toys and equipment located on the outside play yard were dirty and in disrepair (kitchen sets, water - tables, small yellow riding car, baby bouncers, and walkers were dirty and heavily stained; rope on basketball court was in disrepair) - cloth covering on the baby bouncer in the infant room was dirty and stained. -the poles located -The yellow poles located in the outdoor play space are dirty and stained and are in need to be cleaned and repainted.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, review of staff files confirmed that, the file of staff person #2 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance older than 60 months old and did not contain the RAP sheet for their FBI clearance. The file of Staff person #3 contained a PA State Criminal Clearance that was older than 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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

“On 10/17/23, during an unannounced visit to the facility, there was no written documentation on file that the facility's fire detection system was tested in the last 30 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

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

“On 10/17/203, during the unannounced visit to the facility, review of staff files, confirms that Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 had not completed certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

“On 10/17/23, during an unannounced visit to the facility, a small clear bottle located on top of the cubby in the infant/toddler classroom was not labeled with a child's name. Another small clear bottle and a green sippy cup located on the white plastic bin by the kitchen was not labeled with child's name on it.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“On 10/17/2023, during an unannounced visit, the hands-free trash can located in the bathroom in the infant/toddler classroom was in disrepair. The lid would not lift up when the foot pedal was pressed.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

“On 10/18/2023, during an unannounced follow-visit to the facility, Child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib in the infant classroom and 2 ft of space was not observed on at least 3 sides of the rest equipment.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2023

3270.78 Lighting

“On 10/17/23 during an unannounced visit, a ceiling light was blown out in the small back bathroom outside of the preschool classroom resulting in insufficient lighting in this bathroom used by the children.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2023

3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

“On 10/17/23, during an unannouced visit to the facility, there was no evidence on file that annual evaluations were completed for staff person #2 and #3”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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

“On 10/17/23 during the unannounced visit to the facility, there was no evidence on file that Staff person #1, #2 and #3 completed annual fire safety training.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023

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

“On 10/17/23, during the unannouced visit to the facility, staff person #2 and staff person #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed the following pre-service trainings prior to caring for children unsupervised: certification in pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR and the one-hour update to the health and safety training. On 10/18/23, during a return follow-up visit, continued non-compliance was observed, staff person #2 and #3 were observed to be still caring for children unsupervised in their separate classrooms. Staff person #1, was present in the office with the door closed. There was no evidence of completion for pediatric first aid, pediatric CPR and the one-hour update.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“On 10/17/2023, during the unannounced visit to the facility, review of staff files, confirms that Staff person #2 and Staff person #3 did not complete the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training. Staff person #2 needs 7 hours and Staff person #3 needs 10 hours.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, Child #1 was observed walking around in the preschool area and attempted to open the door to go into the infant classroom area. During this time, Staff person #1 and #3 were fully inside of the infant classroom and Staff person #2 was engaged in an activity with the preschool class while their back was turned. Therefore, resulting in the Child #1 not being in direct sight of any staff member and left unsupervised. Child #1 was allowed to enter into the facility office unsupervised, while Staff person #1, #2 and #3 were all present in the classroom spaces. On 10/18/2023, during an unannounced follow-up visit to the facility, Child #1 was again observed leaving the classroom and entered into the facility kitchen area unsupervised. On 10/18/2023, Child #2 was observed using the back bathroom by the preschool classroom with the door fully closed and out of direct sight of Staff. On 10/18/2023 during a follow up visit to the facility, upon entering the preschool classroom, Individual #3 was observed sitting alone in the front classroom with 9 preschoolers during lunch. Staff person #2 was fully in the kitchen. Staff person #1 was in the office with the door closed and Staff person #3 was in the infant classroom. Staff person #2 acknowledged that Individual # 3 was not a staff person. Therefore, resulting in the preschool children being left unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, Child #1 was observed walking around in the preschool area and attempted to open the door to go into the infant classroom area. During this time, Staff person #1 and #3 were fully inside of the infant classroom and Staff person #2 was engaged in an activity with the preschool class while their back was turned. Therefore, resulting in the Child #1 not being in direct sight of any staff member and left unsupervised. Child #1 was allowed to enter into the facility office unsupervised, while Staff person #1, #2 and #3 were all present in the classroom spaces. On 10/18/2023, during an unannounced follow-up visit to the facility, Child #1 was again observed leaving the classroom and entered into the facility kitchen area unsupervised. On 10/18/2023, Child #2 was observed using the back bathroom by the preschool classroom with the door fully closed and out of direct sight of Staff. On 10/18/2023 during a follow up visit to the facility, upon entering the preschool classroom, Individual #3 was observed sitting alone in the front classroom with 9 preschoolers during lunch. Staff person #2 was fully in the kitchen. Staff person #1 was in the office with the door closed and Staff person #3 was in the infant classroom. Staff person #2 acknowledged that Individual # 3 was not a staff person. Therefore, resulting in the preschool children being left unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“ON 10/17/2023, during the compliant investigation, several broken window blinds piled up behind a cubby in the infant room; - damaged pink wall was present in the preschool classroom by the window area (near eating area) - damaged sheet rock by the window on the green wall in the preschool area (near eating area) - - dirty leaves and debris (empty water bottle, black zip tie, plastic and) were present on the floor and parameter of the outside play yard - broken cement was present around the lower window area in the outside play yard and the blue tile area of the wall located in the outside play yard - the alphabet/number rug located in the middle of the preschool classroom was dirty and soiled. - a small hole was present in the wall located right outside of the back bathroom located in the preschool classroom”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“On 10/17/23, during the complaint investigation, the trash can by the back bathroom in the preschool classroom did not have a lid on it.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, - the surface of the kitchen sets and tool bench in the preschool classroom were dirty and stained. - several toys and equipment located on the outside play yard were dirty and in disrepair (kitchen sets, water - tables, small yellow riding car, baby bouncers, and walkers were dirty and heavily stained; rope on basketball court was in disrepair) - cloth covering on the baby bouncer in the infant room was dirty and stained. -the poles located -The yellow poles located in the outdoor play space are dirty and stained and are in need to be cleaned and repainted.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

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

“On 10/17/2023, during the complaint investigation, review of staff files confirmed that, the file of staff person #2 contained a PA Child Abuse clearance older than 60 months old and did not contain the RAP sheet for their FBI clearance. The file of Staff person #3 contained a PA State Criminal Clearance that was older than 60 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“On 6/20/23, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed floor tiles broken and missing pieces. Trash lid in the infant room was broken. Light fixture was missing a cover in the toddler child care space. Refrigerator on the kitchen had old food and water on the bottom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“On 6/20/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep observed Lysol spray on the shelf above the changing area and cleaning products in the cabinet under the sink in kids bathroom outside of the infant room. Certification rep. Observed. Cleaning products in the unlocked closet in the preschool classroom readers corner.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023

3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

“On 6/20/23, certification observed a the children hands not being washed after diapering.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023

3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

“On 6/20/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed a training toilet unclean with urine still in it outside of the children bathroom in the older toddler classroom.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“ON JULY 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED EXTRA STACKED MATS, PLAY PENS WITH ITEMS IN IT, AND BAGS WITH EXTRA SUPPLIES FOR THE FACILITY INSIDE OF THE INFANT / YOUNG TODDLER CHILDCARE SPACE.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“ON JULY 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. WAS INFORMED BY THE DIRECTOR AND OWNER THAT THE FILE CABINET WAS REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY BY MAINTENANCE. CERTIFICATION REP WAS INFORMED THAT THE MAINTENANCE IS RETURNING THE LOCKED CABINET IMMEDIANTLY.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

3270.152 Adult Hygiene

“ON JULY 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. THE CHILDRENS BATHROOM IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM DID NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

3270.161(b) Food

“ON JULY 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP. OBSERVED THAT THE DIRECTOR STAFF DANISHA JARDAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CERTIFICATION. OWNER/DIRECTOR BOTH INFORMED CERT REP. THAT THEY ARE CURRENTLY AWAITING FOR THE ACUTAL CERTIFICATE TO ARRIVE IN THE MAIL.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2022

3270.75(c) Has all items

“ON JULY 12, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT WAS MISSING BAND AIDS, GLOVES, AND SOAP IN THE INFANT/ YOUNG TODDLER SPACE. CERTIFICATION REP OBSERED THAT THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE OLDER TODDLER SPACE WAS MISSING BAND AIDS.”

Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

“ON 11/30/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WAS NOT POSTED.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2021

3270.69(b) 110º F or less

“ON 11/30/21, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE PRE-SCHOOL CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK READ 126 EXCEEDING 110.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021