The Learning Locomotion

3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

“At the time of the inspection, the child service report for child #7 did not contain a date, was not signed by the parent, and no indication that a copy was provided to the family.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

“At the time of the inspection, there was no updated health report on file for child #7. This is evidenced by the health report on file dated 11/19/24.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

“At the time of the inspection, child #8 was observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle in their mouth.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

3270.181(a) Each child

“At the time of the inspection, the agreement form for child #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 also contained information for the sibling of child #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7 and therefore was not an individual record.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

“At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

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

“At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #5, it 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: Mar 13, 2026

3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

“On 5/21/25, an unannounced visit was conducted. After interviews with staff, it was determined that child #1 is being placed in a highchair for up to ten minutes at a time, about 3-10 times per day for behavioral purposes. During this time that the child is in the highchair, his movement is restricted.”

Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, the health report dated 8/26/24 on file for staff person #16 answered "No" to the person's suitability to provide childcare with no additional follow up information, as required. The health report dated 9/9/24 on file for staff person #18 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. It also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

3270.192(5) Two written references

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 only had one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025

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

“At the time of the inspection, staff person #8 had a PA State Police clearance dated 1/18/23. This clearance read "Request still Pending" and did not contain a dissemination date making this an incomplete clearance. Staff person #10 did not have a current NSOR certificate on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR certificate on file dated 1/10/20. This is required to renewed every 60 months prior to the current certificate's expiration.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025

3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

“At the time of the inspection, the foreign education on file for staff person #4 and staff person #7 was not evaluated and translated as required, and therefore, the staff person did not meet the qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. There was no prior childcare experience for staff person #7, staff person #11 and staff person #12. These staff cannot qualify as assistant group supervisors.”

Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

“At the time of the inspection, the health report dated 9/9/24 on file for staff person #18 did not include a physical examination, as required.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

3270.133(6) Written consent

“At the time of the inspection, there was no parental written consent for the Zyrtec present at the facility for child #8.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

“During the unannounced inspection on 9/3/24, the trash can used for diapering was broken where the lid would not raise without lifting it. This is not considered hands-free and cannot be used for diapering.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

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

“During the unannounced inspection on 9/3/24, staff person #1 did not complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022. This was to be completed by December 30, 2022.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

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

“During the unannounced inspection on 9/3/24, staff person #2 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #5 does not have a current PA State Police and Child Abuse clearance on file. This is evidenced by the clearances dated 5/28/19 and 6/27/19, respectively. Staff person #10 does not have a current PA State Police clearance on file. This is evidenced by the PA State Police clearance on file dated 6/3/19.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024

3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

“During the unannounced inspection on 9/3/24, there was chipped paint on the blue wall in the Toddler room.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“During the unannounced inspection on 9/3/24, on the Preschool playground, the blue big wheel bike was cracked by the handlebars and had broken plastic exposed. The plastic picnic table had broken edges along the seats and table corners. The Little Tykes Climber's blue standing base was cracked and was not able to properly support a child standing on it. On the toddler playground, the white plastic table had a crack in the top of it where fingers could be pinched.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

3270.31(e) Age and Training

“During the unannounced inspection on 9/3/24, staff person #12 and staff person #14 did not take 12 clock hours of childcare training during their 12/22-12/23 training period. This is evidenced by the hours of childcare training on file documented as 5.5 and 9.5, respectively.”

Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

“The material on the small couch in the Pre-K room is ripped.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

“STAFF # 1 completed the Health & Safety training on 8/14/16. STAFF #2 completed the Health & Safety training on 8/21/16. This training is not acceptable for meeting the requirement of completing the Health & Safety training because it was prior to 9/30/2016.”

Correction date in the state record: Feb 22, 2023