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Home › PA › Albrightsville › Nessas Small Steps Child Care Ii Llc
2681 State Route 903, Albrightsville PA 18210 · License #CER-00240436 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire and was working unsupervised (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR.
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The CPSL and regulation require staff to have an NSOR clearance on file prior to working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 has worked at the facility without having an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 received an NSOR clearance on 5/1/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires evaluations to be conducted on staff every 12 months. Staff #1 has not had a staff evaluation since 10/6/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the left room of the facility, a child's book bag was found that contained Off, diaper cream and Vaseline. These items indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. At the time of this inspection, children were observed receiving care in this room and these items were not being stored out of reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review as conducted. In the left room of the facility, a door labeled as an exit door was locked. This was the only egress from this room in the event of an emergency. Staff stated a key to unlock the door is kept in the right room of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a ride in Little Tikes police car was found that contained cracks. The cracked areas were identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a gray picnic table was observed and contained cracks at the corners. The cracked areas were identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of birth. Regulation requires children under the age of 2 to have a health report on file at least every 6 months. Child #1 is under the age of 2 and did not have a health report on file every 6 months. Health reports on file were dated from enrollment 4/10/23 and 11/21/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments at least every 24 months. Staff #1 did not participate in an updated health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 6/8/22, current 5/8/25).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 5/19/25. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following tests were not conducted at least every 30 days: 5/13/24, 6/13/24, 7/24/24, 8/23/24, 9/23/24 and 1/10/25, 2/10/25, 3/10/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of child files was conducted. Regulation requires the agreement and emergency contact forms of children to be reviewed/updated every 6-months. Child #1 had both an agreement and emergency contact form dated for 4/24/23 and they were not updated until 4/13/24. Child #2 had an emergency contact form dated for 6/26/23 and it was not updated until 4/11/24. The agreement for Child #2 was dated for 4/24/23 and it was not updated until 4/13/24. Child #5 had both an agreement and emergency contact form dated for 8/24/23 and they were not updated until 4/10/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The emergency plan was updated in April, 2023. The newest version does not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The emergency plan was updated in April, 2023. This version of the emergency plan did not include the method to contact parents or the means for how parents will be notified the emergency has ended.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
There was a throw rug in each classroom that was folded up in multiple areas causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The most recent health assessment on file for child # 5 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 1/4/2022, therefore, no longer valid. The most recent health assessment on file for child # 1 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 7/26/22, therefore, no longer valid.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization reports on file for children # 1, 2, and 4 are not in accordance with ACIP recommendations for their ages (see code sheet for DOBs). There are no medical or religious exemptions on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
The health assessment form on file for staff # 1 did not include indicate that there was a physical exam.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health form on file for staff # 1 does not include a statement that they are free from communicable disease or suitable to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact forms on file for children # 2, 3, and 4 do not have written consent by the parents for the administration of minor first aid or emergency care.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person # 1 (see code sheet for DOH) was hired as a group supervisor. There is a Bachelor's degree on file for that does not state the field of study.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills). The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The emergency plan at the facility was updated in April, 2023. The updated plan did not include the evacuation plans or accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs or disabilites.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff person # 1 was hired to be an assistant group supervisor. There is only one year of verified child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Facility opened on 5/17/22 and has not conducted fire system checks every 30 days. Fire system check was conducted on 5/17/22 and facility has not conducted another as of 7/12/22, this is a span of 56 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person # 1 was hired as the director. There is no NSOR verification or FBI clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Staff person # 2 does not have a valid health assessment on file; the health assessment on file is dated 2/21/20.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.