Loving Life Child Care

3270.66(a)/3270.66(c) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic use- no contamination

“On 7/27/26, staff person #1 used a Magic Eraser, which contains melamine, an abrasive cleaner, on the faces of child #1, #2 and #3 to remove washable marker. Child #1 sustained irritant contact dermatitis due to chemical products to their face as a result.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“On 7/27/26, staff person #1 used a Magic Eraser, which contains melamine, an abrasive cleaner, on the faces of child #1, #2 and #3 to remove washable marker. Child #1 sustained irritant contact dermatitis due to chemical products to their face as a resullt.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

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

“Staff person #2 stated that on 7/27/26, 9 children were sitting at three different tables coloring. During this time, child #1, #2 and #3, who were seated next to the art center, used washable markers to draw on their faces. Staff #2 claimed they were assisting children at another table for a period of approximately two minutes and did not see the children coloring on their faces until after they did.”

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

“On 5/26/26, clearances for staff person #1 were reviewed. Staff person #1 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). A PA State Police Criminal History clearance dated 12/18/24 read "Request Still Pending," and did not contain a dissemination date, which is therefore not considered a completed clearance. Proof of fingerprinting for the DHS FBI clearance showed that the staff was fingerprinted on 4/30/2026. Staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #1 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026

3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

“At the time of the inspection, in Room D (Older Toddler B), cheese and yogurt were observed inside children's lunchboxes in their cubbies. These are required to be refrigerated.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

“At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #1 - child #10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026

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

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #8 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026

3270.133(4) Locked

“At the time of the inspection in Room D (Older Toddler B), a bag belonging to staff person #6 was observed on a table which was accessible to children. The bag was open and inside there was a bottle of ibuprofen.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had 7 clock hours of childcare training on file during the 12/2024-12/2025 training period.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026

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

“At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026

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

“At the time of the inspection, facility person #3 had a Child Abuse clearance that was of volunteer status and not employment. Facility person #3 did not update the PA State Police clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file dated 10/29/25 and the previous PA State Police clearance dated 6/23/20. Staff person #9 did not update their Child Abuse clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current Child Abuse clearance on file dated 10/16/25 and the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 10/14/20. Staff person #25 did not receive the NJ Child Abuse clearance at initial employment. It was not received until 9/25/25. Facility person #3, staff person #9 and staff #25 have had direct contact and routine interaction with children.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“At the time of the inspection, in Room H (Preschool), protective receptacle covers were missing from the outlet power strip located by the adjoining classroom door.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

3270.75(c) Has all items

“At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in Room F (Young Toddler A) was missing tweezers and scissors. The first aid kit in Room H (Preschool) was missing tape.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“At the time of the inspection, in Room D (Older Toddler B) and Room I (Preschool A), there was a rip in the changing table pad exposing the inside foam. A rest mat was observed torn with the inside foam exposed in Room D (Older Toddler B).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026

3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

“During an incident on 11/21/25, staff person #1 was observed to have smacked the hand of child #1 while in the gym for "not listening" by other staff members. The facility self-reported this incident, and Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.”

Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was 5/14/25 and the previous monthly monitoring date of 3/15/25. This timeframe reflects a period of more than the 30-day requirement for manually monitoring the fire detection system.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“At the time of the investigation on 5/28/25, staff person #1 stated that on 5/20/25 child #1 was secured in the multi-seat buggy. Child #1 put her hand into the door jamb and another child closed the door, causing her pinky to become pinched and an injury occurring.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was 5/14/25 and the previous monthly monitoring date of 3/15/25. This timeframe reflects a period of more than the 30-day requirement for manually monitoring the fire detection system.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“At the time of the investigation on 5/28/25, staff person #1 stated that on 5/20/25 child #1 was secured in the multi-seat buggy. Child #1 put her hand into the door jamb and another child closed the door, causing her pinky to become pinched and an injury occurring.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #19 and staff person #26 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the date of training 11/19/23 and 11/9/23, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #25 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the training date of 10/16/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #14 did not receive a Child Abuse clearance for employment purposes until 9/18/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.66(a)/3270.68(a) Locked or inaccessible/No smoking areas

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #15's file was reviewed. Based on a written warning dated 10/4/24, staff person #15 was observed by other staff members using a vape in the classroom around students. Another written warning dated 12/11/24 was observed for staff person #15. This warning states that staff person #15 had a vape in her pocket, which fell out onto the floor of her classroom without her noticing. A student then picked up the vape and was playing with it. The information was confirmed by the Director who issued the written warnings.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

“At the time of the inspection, there were aloe plants which were accessible to children in both the Castle Pre-K and in Preschool room 126B.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“During the inspection, there was a door in the hallway of the Preschool A classroom that led to the outside. The hallway and the door were obstructed by a bulletin board paper rack. There was a shelf that was placed in front of a door room 128. Both of these doors were exits from the facility, served as a means of egress and were obstructed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.108(c) No styrofoam

“At the time of the inspection, Styrofoam cups were observed in the PS Room 136 class. The staff in the room acknowledged that children had previously used the cups for drinking water.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“At the time of the inspection, child service reports for children #2-6 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last child service report dated May 2024. Child #7's current child service report is dated 1/6/25 with the previous dated 1/29/24. There is no previous child service report on file for child #8 prior to the one on file dated 1/6/25. Child #9 and child #10 do not have any child service reports on file. All of these children have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months. The Director acknowledged that they were completing these only on an annual basis and not every 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

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

“During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“At the time of the inspection, child #4's health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

3270.133(6) Written consent

“At the time of the inspection, there was no written parental consent for the AVI-Q that was present at the facility for child #11.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #21's health assessment was not dated. The TB screening on file was dated 1/18/24, which was after the initial service in the child care facility (See LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment dated 1/10/25 for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Staff person #5 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Staff person #21's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

“During the renewal inspection, a bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from the pool as well as field trips.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #19 and staff person #26 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the date of training 11/19/23 and 11/9/23, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #25 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the training date of 10/16/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #14 did not receive a Child Abuse clearance for employment purposes until 9/18/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.66(a)/3270.68(a) Locked or inaccessible/No smoking areas

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #15's file was reviewed. Based on a written warning dated 10/4/24, staff person #15 was observed by other staff members using a vape in the classroom around students. Another written warning dated 12/11/24 was observed for staff person #15. This warning states that staff person #15 had a vape in her pocket, which fell out onto the floor of her classroom without her noticing. A student then picked up the vape and was playing with it. The information was confirmed by the Director who issued the written warnings.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

“At the time of the inspection, there were aloe plants which were accessible to children in both the Castle Pre-K and in Preschool room 126B.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

“During the inspection, there was a door in the hallway of the Preschool A classroom that led to the outside. The hallway and the door were obstructed by a bulletin board paper rack. There was a shelf that was placed in front of a door room 128. Both of these doors were exits from the facility, served as a means of egress and were obstructed.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.108(c) No styrofoam

“At the time of the inspection, Styrofoam cups were observed in the PS Room 136 class. The staff in the room acknowledged that children had previously used the cups for drinking water.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“At the time of the inspection, child service reports for children #2-6 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last child service report dated May 2024. Child #7's current child service report is dated 1/6/25 with the previous dated 1/29/24. There is no previous child service report on file for child #8 prior to the one on file dated 1/6/25. Child #9 and child #10 do not have any child service reports on file. All of these children have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months. The Director acknowledged that they were completing these only on an annual basis and not every 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

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

“During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease

“At the time of the inspection, child #4's health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

3270.133(6) Written consent

“At the time of the inspection, there was no written parental consent for the AVI-Q that was present at the facility for child #11.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #21's health assessment was not dated. The TB screening on file was dated 1/18/24, which was after the initial service in the child care facility (See LIS code sheet for date of hire).”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

“At the time of the inspection, the health assessment dated 1/10/25 for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Staff person #5 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Staff person #21's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

“During the renewal inspection, a bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from the pool as well as field trips.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025