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Patience Learning Center Llc
2636 Brodhead Rd Suite D, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00241839 · Group Child Care Home
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- (412) 909-5000
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- 2636 Brodhead Rd Suite D, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-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
3280.26(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.
The file for Staff #2 was lacking initial emergency plan training.
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Violation
3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking 12 annual child care training hours.
Corrected by May 1, 2025
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 3 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for Staff #2 was lacking a State Police Clearance and Mandated Reporter Training. The file for Staff #3 was lacking a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance.
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Violation
3280.35(1)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A secondary staff person shall have obtained a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for Staff #3 who was acting as a Secondary Staff Person was lacking proof of a high school diploma or GED.
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Violation
3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
The naptime cots that the children use were not labeled for individual use.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- Violation
3280.116 · When a facility serves a school-age child, homework supervision shall be provided in accordance with arrangements determined by the parent and the operator.
The daily schedule in the school age area was lacking a designated time for homework.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- 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 for Child #5 contained an agreement form that was lacking the services that the facility provides. The files for Child #1 and 3 were lacking Child Service Reports after 6 months of enrollment of the child.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The files for Child #1 and 5 both contained agreements that were lacking the persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the child's birthdate.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- 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 files for Child #2 and 5 were contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the name address and phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name of the child's physician.
Corrected by May 15, 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 #3 and 5 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the parents work address and phone number.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files for Child #1, 3, and 5 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(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 files for Child #1, 2 and 5 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the child's medical insurance information.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- 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 file for Child #2 and 5 contained emergency contact forms that were lacking the address and phone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the person to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by May 15, 2025
- Violation
3280.124(f)/3280.181(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.
The files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 who have all been enrolled for more than 6 months (see LIS code sheet), all contain emergency contact forms and agreement forms that are lacking signed parental 6-month updates.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(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 file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of DTAP, one dose of HIB, two doses of Pneumococcal, and one dose of Hepatitis A. The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3280.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
There was an albuterol inhaler at the facility that was lacking written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3280.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
There was an albuterol inhaler at the facility that was lacking written parental consent for the administration of the medication.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3280.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During two diaper changes the child's hands were not washed when the diapering was complete.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 file for Staff #3 was lacking a TB Test.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3280.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that exam.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3280.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for Staff #3 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3280.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During one diaper change the facility person did not wash their hands after diapering a child.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2025
- Violation
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The files for Child #1, 3 and 5 were all lacking signed parental permission for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3280.26(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility lacked documentation of an emergency drill within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Apr 25, 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.
Documentation of testing of the smoke detection system on 4.22.24-5.23.24, 6.21.24-7.22.24, and 2.7.25-3.10.25 were all more than the required 30 days.
Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.131(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.
The file for Child #2, 3, and 5 are lacking child health reports.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
- Violation
3280.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original financial agreements were on file for child #1 and #2.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file of staff #1 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2024
- Violation
3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The 4 pull cords for the blinds in the front window of the preschool/school age classroom were not secured on the pull cord cleat and fell to the floor. The cords were at the children's level and a child could be choked or become tangled and injured on the cords.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
Based on conversation with staff #2, the parents of enrolled children were not provided a letter explaining the emergency procedures in the emergency plan as required under 3280.26(a)
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
3280.52(a)(2) · At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility.
Based on conversations with staff #2 on 6/21/2024, the children have been taken on excursions with only one facility person present.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
- Violation
3280.52(b) · 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 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
At approximately 10:00 am, child #2 was observed in the preschool/school-age classroom alone, creating a 0:1 staff to child ratio, while staff #2 and 2 additional children were in the toddler childcare space.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.
The main door to the facility was propped open with a door stop and was not screened.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- 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.
Plastic bags were accessible to children still placing objects in their mouth in an unlocked drawer in the toddler classroom.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
At approximately 10:00 am, child #2 was observed in the preschool/school-age classroom alone, while staff #2 and 2 additional children were in the toddler childcare space. Though there is an opening in the wall, staff #2 was not able to properly supervise child #2 in a separate childcare space.
Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #1 and #2 did not contain their date of admission.
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- 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 #1 and #2 did not include the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(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 of child #1 and #2 did not include the health insurance policy number of the child.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
- Violation
3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- 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.
Based on the documentation of testing the fire detection system, testing exceeded 30 days when consecutively tested on 3/1/2024 and 4/1/2024.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- Violation
3280.171(a) · The operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.
Based on conversations with staff #2 and lack of documentation, the local traffic safety authorities were not notified in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group childcare facility.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Violation
3280.17 · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
The facility did not have documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons on the premises.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3280.20 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility did not have documetation of a contingency plan and fund in the event an emergency would arise.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.34(b)/3280.192(2)(ii) · A primary shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3280.34(b)(1) - (5). 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 #1 and #2, both identified as primary staff, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3280.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
The outdoor play space in the front of the facility did not have a gate to restrict children from accessing the parking area and street.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.66(a) · 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 kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
An open bag of sidewalk salt, labeled keep out of the reach of children, was accessible in the lobby by the entrance door.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
- Violation
3280.151(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 #1 did not contain documentation of a complete examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- Violation
3280.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone. A facility that has an unpublished telephone number shall make the number available to the parent, the release persons of the children in care, an agency that oversees or funds the facility and the appropriate regional office of the Department.
At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have an operable telephone at the premises.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3280.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The emergency telephone numbers did not include the telephone number to access ambulance services and were not posted.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- 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.
In the upper classroom the cover to a cold air return cold at the bottom of the far wall when entering the classroom contained layers of dust in each of the slats. Also in the upper classroom, the floorboards were not tightly fit causing about a 3/4-inch gap between boards in approximately 10 areas by the steps.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
- 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.
In the lower classroom, a base plate to build Lego's, which was on a small table, was broken creating sharp edges.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
- Violation
3280.106 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The refrigerator in the upper classroom did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected by Jan 24, 2024
- Violation
3280.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities and routines shall be posted in a traffic area used by parents.
A written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted at the faciltiy.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Violation
3280.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted conspicuously in each classroom.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Violation
3280.192(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 #1 and #2 did not contain 2 written nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Violation
3280.94(a)(5) · The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Evacuation routes were not posted on both floors of the facility.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- 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 facility did not have documentation of proof of purchase of the wireless interconnected fire detection system in place.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Violation
3280.24(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 instructions for parents for contacting the appropriate regional office.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
- Violation
3280.26(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides 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 § 3280.94 (relating to fire drills).
The emergency plan did not include the evacuation routes to the location away from the faciltiy premises in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 22, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #2 was lacking initial emergency plan training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 30, 2024 inspection noted: “The original financial agreements were on file for child #1 and #2.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 24, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility did not have documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover all persons on the premises.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error