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Moma Good Learning Center
225 6th Ave, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00246479 · Group Child Care Home
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- (724) 312-8669
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- 225 6th Ave, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 12 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3280.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.
The files for Staff #1 and 2 both contained Pediatric First Aid/CPR that was not obtained on or before the last one expired.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained two Child Abuse Clearances that were dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The following instances of testing the smoke detection system exceeded the 30-day requirement: 8.5.24-9.27.24, 9.27.24-10.31.24, 2.3.25-3.18.25, and 4.11.25-5.23.25.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(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 file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
3280.95(a) · 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 documented testing dates for testing of the smoke detectors were dated 8.23.23, 10.9.23, 12.3.23, 1.12.24, 2.13.24, 4.19.24, 6.18.24, all of which are more then the required every 30 days.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
3280.95(b) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The documented testing dates for testing of the smoke detectors were dated 8.23.23, 10.9.23, 12.3.23, 1.12.24, 2.13.24, 4.19.24, 6.18.24, all of which are more then the required every 30 days.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
3280.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
The screen in the door leading to the outdoor play space had approximately a 4--5-inch tear.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.14/3280.21 · 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. The operator shall establish oral or written communication in the language or mode of communication which is understandable to the parent.
The files of facility persons #1, #2 and #3, all of whom had taken the required health and safety topics under regulation 3280.31(f)(1-9) on the "Better Kid Care - Penn State Extension" between 9/30/2016 and 10/4/2022, did not have documentation of completion of the 1 hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" through the same organization on or before 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Each review and update of the emergency plan shall be documented in writing and kept on file at the facility.
Documentation of the last review and/or update of the emergency plan was dated 4/1/2022, which is more than 1 year prior to the date of the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.26(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.
Documentation of emergency plan training for facility person #3 exceeded one year (3/1/2022 and 3/21/2023).
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.76 · 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.
On left side of the play space, a crushed Pepsi can was on the ground by the fence and in the far-right corner, a piece of landscape timber was split, exposing a sharp edges and splintered wood which could injure a child.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.102(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 coating on the wooden picnic table in the play space was peeling and some areas of the table and seating area were splintering.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).
The file of child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not contain approved documentation which provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services provided at the facility within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2023
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #5 did not contain the admission date of the child.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(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 form of child #1 and #4 did not contain 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the full address of an individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.181(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.
Documentation of a parent review and/or update to the emergency contact of child #4 exceeded 6 months (2/11/2022 and 2/28/2023). The most current documentation of the emergency contact form for child #5 was dated 7/17/2022, lacking documentation of a review and/or updated within 6 months and the financial agreement did not contain a date to determine if the agreement was current.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Documentation of fire drills exceeded 60 days: 8/22/2022 to 10/22/2022 and 3/7/2023 to 5/6/2023.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.94(a)(4) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The hypothetical location documented on the fire drill log was the same for consecutive drills on the following occasions: 7/26/2022 to 8/22/2022 to 10/11/2022.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Documentation of manual testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 8/22/2022 to 10/11/2022 to 12/9/2022 to 3/7/2023 to 5/26/2023.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 did not contain a a plan for the facility for continuity of operations for the aftermath of a disaster. The facility did not have a policy and procedure which includes identifying the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing and the prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.14/3280.20 · 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 #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: required health and safety topics.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.14/3280.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 8/15/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): required health and safety topics.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of facility person #1 contained 5 hours of professional development, but lacked an additional 7 hours between the required timeframe of 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021. Documentation of additional training hours were completed on 3/10/2022 (4 hours) and 3/29/2022 (4 hours).
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3280.76 · 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.
The toilet bolts of the toilet were extended approximately 3-4 inches from the base which could cause injury to a child.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.103 · 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 removable caps to glue sticks and markers as well as craft pom poms were accessible on a shelf to an older toddler who is still placing objects in their mouth.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill was not conducted by the facility between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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 #2 did not contain the name, address or telephone number of their physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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 #1 did not contain the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(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 #1 and 2 did not contain 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 or documentation this does not apply to the child.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information of child #1 and 2 did not contain the addresses of all of the release persons.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.131(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 health assessments of child #3, identified as a preschooler, contained health assessments dated 2/2/2021 and 4/19/222, exceeding 12 months.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.26(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 contain accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.94(a)(1) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Documentation of the fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following occasions: 9/23/2021 to 12/10/2021, 12/10/2021 to 3/11/2022, and 3/11/2022 to 6/24/2022.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(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 primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasions: 8/11/2021 to 9/23/2021, 9/23/2021 to 2/15/2022, 3/11/2022 to 6/24/2022, and 6/24/2022 to 7/26/2022.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2022
- Violation
3280.26(c)/3280.192(6) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training. A record shall include a copy of records of training required by the Department
The most recent trainings in the facility's emergency plan in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings: 3/1/20-4/1/21.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(6) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and 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.A record shall include a copy of records of training required by the Department
The most recent certificates for Pediatric First Aid/CPR for all staff exceeded 24 months between trainings: 2/2/19-2/14/21.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3280.76 · 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.
Observed a broken piece of glass from a bottle near the fence in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3280.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed peeling paint on the picnic table in the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(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. A child's record must contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent immunization records in the files for Child #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of a flu shot conducted within the past 12 months or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3280.151(a)/3280.192(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.
The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) · (a) Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).(b) The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements in subsection (a) are met.
The facility did not have a receipt on file for the interconnected smoke detector system.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 30, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 17, 2024 inspection noted: “The file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 24, 2023 inspection noted: “The screen in the door leading to the outdoor play space had approximately a 4--5-inch tear.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error