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Rhyming Thyme Inc
612 And 614 Maratta Rd, Aliquippa PA 15001 · License #CER-00253884 · Child Care Center
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- 612 And 614 Maratta Rd, Aliquippa PA 15001 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 66 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 file for Child #2 contained a child health report that was obtained more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
- 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 file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTAP, 2 doses of HIB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella and 2 doses of Hepatitis A.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- 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 facility's emergency plan was lacking accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility was lacking a documented emergency drill within the past year.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained 2 child abuse clearances that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 and #4 both contained 2 state police clearances, 2 child abuse clearances and 2 FBI clearances that were all more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Upon arrival in the infant room at approximately 10:15am, a 2-month-old infant was observed sleeping in their crib on their stomach, which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking that date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking the child's admission date.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two child abuse clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two FBI clearances dated 1.8.20 and 1.14.25 and two NSOR certificates dated 12.6.19 and 12.16.24 all of these were more then the 60 month requirement of the CPSL. The file for Staff #2 contained two child abuse clearances dated 9.2.19 and 10.29.24 which is more than the 60 month requirement of the CPSL.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- 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.
During observation of two diaper changes in the infant room, the staff member did not wash her hands or the children's hands after each diaper change.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
- 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 for Child #3, a young toddler age child, contained a health assessment that was more than 6 months old.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #2, who is a older toddler aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
- 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 file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB and one dose of Pneumococcal vaccines.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
In the infant room, soiled diapers were observed being placed into plastic bags and placed out on a deck. The hands-free garbage can in the infant room was not operable.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
- 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 was lacking information to parents on how to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The financial agreement of child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's admission date.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The file of child #3 and #5 contained the original financial agreements.
Corrected by Jan 25, 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 #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2024
- 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.
The file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was updated after the expiration of the prior certification.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file of staff person #2 contained documentation of the 1-hour health and safety update training dated 12/5/2023, more than 90 days from staring at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of staff person #8 contained documentation of training listed in subsections (f)1-9 dated 12/10/2023, which was more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file of staff person #1 contained a completed disclosure statement, however, it was not on the current form. The NSOR application (dated 1/8/2024) and NSOR verification certificate (dated 1/10/2024) of staff person #1 were both dated after their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of staff person #3 contained PA state police clearances (9/10/2018 and 1/9/2024) and child abuse clearances (9/18/2018 and 1/9/2024) which are dated more than 60 months apart. The PA state police clearances of staff person #5 were dated more than 60 months apart (6/15/2018 and 7/28/2023).
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- 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.
A portion of the fence in the infant/toddler outdoor play space was damaged by a tree that had fallen. A section of the fence was bent in towards the playground and exposed the children to sharp areas of the fence.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
- 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 #6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- 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 #1, #5 and #6 did not include the work address and work telphone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- 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 #1 did not 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 or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(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 did not include the address of a release person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- 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 a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 5/16/2023 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months. The file of child #2, also identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 11/17/2022 and an updated assessment dated 9/21/2023, exceeding 6 months.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of child #3, identified as a preschool aged child (see coded LIS sheet), contained health assessment dated 8/10/2022 but did not have documentation of an updated assessment within 12 months. The file of child #4, identified as a preschool aged child (see coded LIS sheet), contained health assessments which were dated more than 12 months apart (1/6/2021 and 1/12/2024). The file of child #5, now identified as an older toddler, contained a health assessment dated 2/11/2022 and did not contain an updated health assessment as a young or older toddler.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- 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 records of child #2 and #5 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and acceptable exemptions were not on file.
Corrected by Feb 15, 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.
The file of facility person #4 contained a health assessment dated 5/15/2021 and a signed health assessment form dated 5/22/2023, however, the health assessment form was incomplete and did not confirm a physical exam was conducted, they appear to be free from communicable disease and are suitable to provide child care.
Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
- 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.
Documentation of review and/or update to the emergency contact information and financial agreements exceeded 6 months for child #2 and #3. The file of child #5 contained documentation of the last review and/or update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement being completed on 3/21/2022, lacking a review/update within the past 6 months.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(d) · Following review, a parent shall attest to the accuracy of information in the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at each review by affixing a dated signature to the record.
The financial agreement of child #6 was signed, but not dated by the child's parent.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director 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 on the following dates: 1/3/2023 to 3/3/2023 and 10/26/2023 to 12/26/2023.
Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file of child #6, who has been enrolled more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not have an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Feb 15, 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 emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations which may include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster, or a contingency plan/contingency fund which can help strategize paying for repairs, paying staff, and continuing to run the business after a disaster or emergency.
Corrected by Feb 15, 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 requirement of taking an additional one-hour training course titled, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" for facility staff who have taken the "Health and Safety Basics" training or "Get Started with Center- Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" (taken before 10/4/2022) was completed after 12/30/2022 by facility person #5 (1/5/2023), #6 (1/6/2023), #7 (1/5/2023), #8 (1/5/2023), #9 (1/5/2023) and #10 (1/6/2023).
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Documentation of 9/10 health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-10 were dated 10/27/2022, which was more than 90 days from the start date of facility person #2 (see coded LIS sheet).
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1, 2 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of facility person #1 (see coded LIS sheet) contained a household member child abuse clearance dated 10/21/2021. The file of facility person #2, employed over 45 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate and facility person #3 contained an application for the NSOR verification certificate dated 10/27/2022 which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) but now has a completed NSOR certificate. The PA state police (dated 2/22/2017) and child abuse (dated 2/22/2017) clearances of facility person #4, who was doing administrative work at the facility, were not current when rehired (see coded LIS date) and their FBI clearance was not renewed prior to its expiration on 7/20/2022. They are now current. The PA state police clearance of facility person #5 was dated 4/20/2022, which was updated more than 60 months from the prior clearance dated 2/14/2017 and their child abuse clearance was dated 2/14/2017 and updated 12/12/2022, which was over 60 months, but was also a child abuse clearance for a household member and not for employment.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
A bottle warmer was observed on the shelf below the changing table accessible to children. Based on discussion with facility person #3, the bottle warmer is used on this shelf to warm the bottles. When the warmer was turned on, the heat exceeded 110 degrees F.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- 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.
The first-aid kit in the blue room, across from the office, did not contain tape.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2023
- 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 #1 did not contain the address and telephone number and child #3 did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2023
- 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 #3 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Feb 1, 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 #1 (correction #2/added 2/22/2023) did not contain 1 polio, 1 Hep A, and a current influenza vaccination and child #3 did not contain a current influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Corrected by Feb 1, 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.
Documentation of the updated health assessment (dated 4/20/2022) of facility person #6 exceeded 24 months from the prior health assessment (dated 8/14/2020).
Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A bottle, which was in the refrigerator of the kitchen, was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
- 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.
Accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency was not located in the emergency plan.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Documentation of emergency drills were not provided at the inspection.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- 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.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days: 1/3/2022 to 2/4/2022 and 3/4/2022 to 4/6/2022 and 5/6/2022 to 6/8/2022 and 7/8/2022 to 8/10/2022.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The files for staff persons #1 and #2 who have been working at the facility for more than 90 days did not include documentation of Health and Safety training.
Corrected by Jan 12, 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.
Observed a crack in the electrical plate cover for the cable line in the purple/green room.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed cracked plaster above the toilet in the pink bathroom by the infant room.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- 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.
Observed two cracked toy bins in the purple/green room.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2022
- 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.
Observed a tear on the blue couch in the young toddler room. This exposed the inner foam which can create a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Jan 19, 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 form for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Jan 19, 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 form for child #2 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the home telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
The emergency contact binder in the purple/green room did not contain the emergency contact form for child #3 who was receiving care in the room.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(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 shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent immunization records in the files for child #2, #3, and #4 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered in the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health assessment in the file for child #5 was conducted more than 90 days after the child's first day of attendance in the facility.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 14, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Child #2 contained a child health report that was obtained more than 12 months ago.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 17, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two child abuse clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two FBI clearances da…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 16, 2024 inspection noted: “The financial agreement of child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's admission date.” — what has changed since then?
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