Tender Care/Day Care

3280.76 Building Surfaces

“In the large, carpet care space, on a overhead beam crossing the room from left to right, Cert Rep observed chipped paint on both the left and right ends of the beam.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

3280.17 Liability Insurance

“Facility files did not include Liability Insurance documentation.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

3280.95(b) Staff responsibility

“The fire detection device testing log included the following test dates: 3/1/25 and then 4/1/25, a 31 day increment, 7/9/25 and then 8/9/25, a 31 day increment, 8/9/25 and then 10/7/25, a 59 day increment, 10/7/25 and then 11/10/25, a 34 day increment, 12/8/25 and then 1/9/26, a 32 day increment, 1/9/26 and then 2/9/26, a 31 day increment and finally, 2/9/26 and then 3/18/26 (the day of the inspection) a 37 day increment. Fire detective device testing is not completed in a timely manner.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“The facility's fire drill log included the following: Drill completed 5/9/25 and the next drill was completed 7/9/25, 61 days later. Also, the last fire drill was conducted 11/10/25, more than 60 days before the inspection date of 3/18/26. Fire Drills are not completed in a timely manner.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

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

“Documentation of the NSOR clearance on file for staff member 1, expired on 12/10/24 and was updated on 3/12/25. Documentation of the State police clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance on file for staff member 2 were renewed more than 60 days of the expiration date. The state police clearance expired on 1/14/25 and was updated on 2/22/25. The child abuse clearance expired on 1/22/25 and was updated on 2/25/25. The FBI clearance expired on 1/18/25 and was updated on 3/8/25.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children in the kitchen. The cleaning supplies were put out of reach of the children during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“Documentation of child service reports were not on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5.”

Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

“Documentation of the original agreements were on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5”

Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

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

“Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include the address of the physician's medical care.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

3280.124(c) Each child care space

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the classroom next to the kitchen was missing emergency contact information for children.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025

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

“Documentation of the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child 3 was not updated within the last 6 months of the previous review date.”

Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

3280.163(a)(2) Protein

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the lunch served did not include a protein. The lunch served was tomato soup, crackers, apple sauce and milk.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

3280.171(c) Safe routes posted

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the drop off/pick up procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“During the time of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the designated person in charge could not locate the fire drill log.”

Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“During the time of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the equipment/playhouses located on the playground was visibly dirty.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2024

3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

“During the time of the allocated unannounced monitoring visit, the designated person in charge could not provide the fire detection alarm testing documentation. Designated person in charge stated that a new alarm system was installed in June and facility members did not know how to test the fire detection system .”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2024

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning wipes were within reach of children in the toddler/ preschool classroom. A unlocked closet behind the door in the upstairs bathroom contained multiple cans of paint, joint compound and sealer. The cleaning wipes were put out of reach of children during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

“Documentation of first aid/CPR certification on file for staff member 3 and staff member 4 expired on 3/7/24.”

3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

“Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan on file did not include an annual review.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

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

“Staff member 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff member 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/11/23. The facility does not have a written policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facilities emergency evacuation plan on file does not include a continuity of operations plan.”

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“Documentation of child service reports were not on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5.”

3270.123(b) Parent receives original

“The original agreement was on file for child 1 and child 2.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

3270.124(c) Each child care space

“Emergency contact forms were not on file for child 4 and child 5.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the classroom next to the dining room. This plan was posted during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

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

“Documentation of the agreement and emergency contact information on file for child 4 was not updated in a 6 month period.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that windowsill under the air conditioning unit in the upstairs pre k classroom was dirty. There was a significant amount of dust in the vent in the upstairs hallway and in the downstairs classroom next to the dining room.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that paint was peeling under the window in the kitchen and on the back wall of the dining room. Paint was peeling on the windowsill outside which is accessible on the playground.”

3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the pick up/drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024

3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

“Documentation of the emergency evacuation plan and the parent letter on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

“Documentation of the fire drill log on file showed that fire drills were not conducted every 60 days. Fire drills were conducted on 8/1/23, and again 10/2/23; which is 62 days and on 10/2/23 and again on 12/4/23; which is 63 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

“Documentation of the fire detection system tested wasn't completed every 30 days. Testing was completed on 8/1/23, 9/1/23; which is 31 days. 9/1/23, 10/2/23; which is 31 days. 11/1/23, 12/4/23; which is 33 days and on 12/4/23, 1/9/24; which is 36 days.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“Documentation of 12 annual training hours were not on file for staff member 1, staff member 3, staff member 4 and staff member 5.”

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the top of the blue table in the upstairs pre k classroom was ripped, the fisher price barn was broken, the top of the lego table, the pink bin with my little pony toys and large blue bin with doll furniture were dirty. The pink slide outside on the playground was broke and cracked at the bottom. There were pieces of broken plastic that appeared to be a frisby by the green and blue playhouse on the playground outside.”

3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were pieces of mulch, small pine cones and rocks less than 1 inch accessible to toddlers on the outdoor playground.”

3270.107 Refrigerator

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the shelves in the refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen were dirty and had visible food stains on them.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that a child left the toddler/preschool classroom to use the downstairs bathroom unsupervised. After the child used the bathroom, the child returned to the classroom still unsupervised.”

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

“Documentation of the mandated reporter training on file for staff member 2 showed that the training was completed on 1/30/24, which is more than 90 days of the staff members hire date.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024

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

“Staff member 2 has not completed the following preservice training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR (see LIS code sheet)”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that staff member 1 was the only staff member at the facility with five children ranging from preschool age to school age children from 7:15am-7:30am.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

“During a complaint investigation, it was observed that there was a significant amount of dead hornets in the light upon entering the facility. It was observed that there were mice feces on the counters and in the cabinet next to the stove.”

Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024

3270.161(a) Wholesome

“During a complaint investigation, it was observed that there were mice feces in the lower cabinet next to the stove where canned food was stored.”

Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the inspection summary from the renewal visit dated 3/27/23 was not posted in a conspicuous location and licensing representative was unable to locate it.”

Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the upstairs classroom. The bottle of hand sanitizer was put out of reach of children during the visit.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that multiple ceiling tiles in the downstairs bathroom had significant water marks on them, indicating a leak. This was previously on the inspection summary from 3/27/23 where owner indicated that this was corrected on 4/29/23.”

Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023

3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, designated staff member in charge wasn't able to provide documentation that the fire detection system was being tested every thirty days.”

Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2023

3270.101(a)/3270.101(c)(5) Age appropriate/Tactile development

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the only art materials available to the children in the older toddler classroom was a container of crayons and a few coloring books.”

Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the downstairs classroom wasn't using a hands- free trash can to discard diapers. This was previously on the inspection summary from 3/27/23 where the owner indicated that this was corrected on 5/3/23.”

Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023

3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

“During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that the green metal fence that separates the older toddler playground from the other playground was falling over, and the gate used to enter the other playground was on the ground.”

Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2023

3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the teacher's desk, accessible to children in the upstairs classroom. It was also observed that there was a cabinet located in the bathroom upstairs that was not locked and had cleaning materials stored inside within reach of children. The hand sanitizer and cleaning products were all placed out of reach of children during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023

3270.63/3270.102(a) Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Clean and good repair

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toys that the children were using in the classroom upstairs were dirty. There were several pieces of the fence that were broken that surrounded the outdoor playspace. The latch on the fence was cracked and broken. A picnic bench in the playspace was missing part of the seat causing nails to be exposed which could cut children if touched. There was a broken door on a playhouse located in the outdoor playspace that was removed during inspection.”

3270.75(c) Has all items

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the classroom upstairs was missing soap. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023

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

“Documentation on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3 and staff member 4 didn't include the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2023

3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

“Documentation on file for staff member 5 included a mandated reporter training that was not on the approved list of mandated reporter trainings that can be completed.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

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

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility didn't have the contact information for the regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location. This was corrected during the inspection.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023

3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

“Documentation on file of the fire detection system testing showed that it was not being tested every thirty dates. The testing dates were 12/2/22, 1/4/23 and 2/15/23.”

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the downstairs classroom wasn't using a hands-free trash can to discard diapers.”

3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff member 4 walked away from her group to walk down the hall to talk to a staff member, leaving the children unsupervised.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023

3270.104(a)/3270.113(e) Clean, good repair, proper size/Restraints prohibited

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that child 1 was sitting in a highchair during snack. The child was visibly too big to be placed in a highchair. Staff explained to licensing representative that the child was in a highchair due to the child touching other children's food during meals and spitting everywhere so it was the easiest way to prevent the child from doing those things.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2023

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

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the window sills and shelves in the upstairs classroom had a significant amount of dust on them. It was also observed that there was peeling paint in the classroom upstairs, on the half wall upstairs and around the sink in the bathroom upstairs. Multiple ceiling tiles in the bathroom downstairs had significant water spots on them indicating a leak.”

3270.69(b) 110º F or less

“During the time of inspection, it was observed that the upstaris bathroom and the downstairs bathroom's water temperature was 116 degrees. The sink is the toddler room was 123 degrees.”

Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2023

3270.21 General Health and Safety

“A shaving razor was observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children in the bathroom on the first level. This was corrected on site.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

“Staff person number 3 did not receive emergency plan training at initial employment. Emergency plan training is dated 2/16/22”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

“In the upstairs classroom on the left, an outlet was observed to be exposed. This was corrected on site by adding an outlet cover to the outlet.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

3270.76 Building Surfaces

“in the 2/3 year old classroom (classroom straight through front door), dust was observed on the window sills and on the blinds. In the upstairs classroom tot he left, dust was observed on the window sills and blinds.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“In the 2/3 year old classroom (classroom straight through front door), toy bins were observed to be dirty and dusty.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

3270.111(a) Written plan

“In the 2/3 year old room (classroom straight through front door) there was no schedule of daily activities posted. This was corrected on site.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

“Staff person number 1 had a previous health assessment dated 2/10/20 and an updated health assessment dated 3/8/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number 2 had a health assessment dated 1/4/20 and was updated on 2/24/22, which is greater than 24 months.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

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

“A school aged child was observed to come down the steps from the upstairs classroom unsupervised. The child walked into another empty classroom to retrieve an item and walked back up the steps to the classroom. The child was unsupervised while retrieving the item from the classroom downstairs.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022