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Hart To Hart Childcare Center Llc
3949 Patterson Rd Suite 290, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00245676 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 203-3049
- Website
- harttohartchildcare.com
- Address
- 3949 Patterson Rd Suite 290, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 156 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Staff person #5 has current pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 7/31/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous training that is dated 6/13/23
Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Staff person #1 has current fire safety training dated 9/2/25, which is more than 12 months after their previous fire safety training that is dated 8/13/24.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff persons #6, #7, #8, and #9 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their dates of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #6 has pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 4/17/24, which is more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #7 has pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 7/31/25; Staff person #8 has pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 1/20/25; Staff person #9 has pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 5/30/25.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · On 9/4/25 a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #2- had completed the health and safety course titled Getting Started with Center-based Care (10-hr) but had not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated staff person #2 would complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2/ PA Required Health and Safety for Family Child Care Parts 1 and 2) by 10/14/25.
Staff person #2 has completed the health and safety course titled Getting Started with Center-Based Care (10-hr) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 has a current NSOR certificate dated 7/15/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate that is dated 7/9/20. Staff person #2 has a current NSOR certificate dated 3/6/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate that is dated 2/21/20.
Corrected by Jul 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · 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 updated health assessment for child #2 is dated 10/16/24, which is more than 12 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 9/29/23.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2024
- Violation
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 #1 has a current health assessment dated 7/14/23, which is more than 24 months ago. Staff person #3 has a current health assessment dated 2/24/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 12/19/22. Staff person #4 has a current health assessment dated 7/26/24, which is more than 24 months ago. Staff person #5 has a current health assessment dated 2/23/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 1/18/23.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Child #1 has an initial health assessment dated 2/1/24, which is more than 60 days after the date of enrollment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- Violation
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 facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Staff persons #1-#12 exceeded 12 months in the completion of annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Two jade plants were present in the Blue Room.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
A first-aid kit in the Blue Room did not contain soap.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
- Violation
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 #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Facility person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
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 file of facility person #11 had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3270.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022, contained documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" dated 9/6/2023, which was after the requirement of completion on or before 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Documentation of annual fire safety training for facility person #6 exceeded 12 months (6/17/2022 and 6/23/2023).
Corrected by Jun 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The documentation of completion of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 was dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet) for facility person #1 (dated 4/27/2023).
Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of submission and completion of a PA state police clearance dated 12/6/2022, and a child abuse clearance dated 12/7/2022, both after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet). The signed disclosure statement completed for facility person #3 was not the form dated 11/2015 and not the current form.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
- Violation
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.
The doors of the diaper changing table in the Gray Room were not locked, which make diaper creams labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible to the children in the classroom.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The unlocked closet in the Gray Room contained an unlocked filing cabinet containing plastic backs accessible to children in the classroom still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The health assessment of child #2, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained health assessments dated 8/24/2022 and 6/14/2023, exceeding 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
- Violation
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 record of child #3 did not contain all dosages of the ACIP recommended DTAP vaccinations for their age (see coded LIS sheet), an annual influenza vaccination or acceptable documentation of exemption.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file of facility person #2 does not have an initial health assessment (see coded LIS sheet). The health assessments of facility person #7 (3/26/2021 and 4/10/2023), #8 (1/11/2021 and 1/18/2023), #10 (3/21/2021 and 6/9/2023) and #11 (10/13/2020 and 12/19/2022) exceeded 24 months.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
The review and/or update of the emergency contact form and financial agreement of child #1 exceeded 6 months and the forms of child #2 were dated 12/27/2022, lacking documentation of a review and/or update within 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file of facility person #4, identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of education and facility person #5, also identified as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain documentation of at least 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file of facility person #3 did not contain 2 written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The documentation of completion of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR was dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet) for facility person #1 (dated 3/29/2023).
Corrected by Mar 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
In the infant area of the library, 3 staff and 12 infants were observed. When asked the children in their respective supervisory groups, staff person #1 identified all 12 infants as did facility persons #2 and #3 exceeding the maximum group size of 8 infants with 2 staff.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
The play space in the back of the facility was removed and new play spaces were added to the side of the building and were being used prior to being measured and added to the certificate.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
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.
The play space toward the back contained a plastic playhouse which was cracked on the right side of the porch exposing children to an area where fingers could become pinched.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Then written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Pre-K-Early Pre-K classroom.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Documentation of the request for the NSOR verification certificate for facility person #1 was dated 6/28/2022, which was after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet) and the completed NSOR was dated 7/5/2022.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
A bottle labeled bleach/sanitizing and disinfectant was located on a shelf next to Gerber Puffs and Gerber infant cereal in the infant area of the classroom.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
In the infant/toddler classroom, a bottle labeled bleach/sanitizing and disinfectant was located above bottles in the infant area and a second bottle labeled with the same solution was located on a shelf directly above diapers both of which would constitute a hazard if the bottle leaks.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
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.
In the infant/toddler classroom, the certification rep was having a discussion with facility staff at rest time when a drop of water came down landing on the certification rep. After a minute or so, a second drop did the same. There was no noticeable leaking on the ceiling tiles, but after the operator investigated further, it was determined the water was coming through by the light. In the toddler classroom, a ceiling tile was not inside the frame allowing part of the ceiling tile to bow downward which could cause a hazard it if would fall from the frame.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
In the preschool classroom, the sink did not have a posted handwashing sign.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The 2 restrooms in the preschool classroom did not contain lidded trash cans.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At rest time, facility person #1 and 5 identified 8 infants and toddlers in their group. Due to the lighting in the classroom and other pack and plays, at least 1 of the children sleeping on the other side of the infant space where facility persons #1 and 5 were standing, were unable to be seen (facility person #1 walked to the farthest row of pack and plays to identify the child). Facility person #4 identified 9 young and older toddlers. Two of the toddlers were on the infant side of the classroom with facility person #1 and 5 and were unable to be seen by facility person #4. Another older toddler facility person #4 was supervising was sleeping behind the changing table, making them unable to be seen based on the position of facility person #4.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The financial agreement of child #3 did not contain the signature of the operator.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The financial agreement of child #3 did not have the amount of their fee.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact information of child #4 did not have telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information of child #4 did not have the work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The emergency contact information of child #4 did not contain information on any special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file of child #1, identified as an infant, contained an initial health assessment dated 2/25/2022, but did not contain an updated health assessment within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The immunization records of child #1, 2 and 3 were not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and did not have letters of exemption. The record of child #1 contained 2 of 3 DTAP and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccinations, child #2 did not have documentation of a current influenza vaccination and child #3 had an immunization record documenting 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccinations.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The health assessment of facility person #3 did not include documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Documentation of experience for facility person #2 was completed by an immediate family member who documented all of the accumulated hours facility person #2 provided care for various families over time.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2022
- Violation
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 facility did not have a policy on the recognition of potential signs of shaken baby syndrome and abuse head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · 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 did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
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.
The facility did not have documentation of the proof of purchase of the buildings interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility did not have information to provide to parents on how to access the regulations, Chapter 3270. Child Care Centers, electronically.
Corrected by Jun 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(2) · 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 emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to the off-site location from the facility premises in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #5 has current pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 7/31/25, which is more than 24 months after the previous training that is dated 6/13/23” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 6, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 13, 2023 inspection noted: “Facility person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior t…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error