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Active Learning Centers Fogelsville
7200 B Windsor Dr, Allentown PA 18106 · License #CER-00252667 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 366-8084
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- 7200 B Windsor Dr, Allentown PA 18106 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 215 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Child # 2 has been enrolled and attending the facility over 6 months and does not have a child service report on file.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
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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 & # 3 have been enrolled and attending the facility more than 60 days and do not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Tiered LIS 1. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Providers correction for this portion of the plan shall be immediate. 2. All staff will do an in person approved training on guiding and redirecting children. The training must be a minimum of 2 hours. The training needs to be approved by the NE regional office staff prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date by when the training will be completed by.
During a complaint investigation on 5/15/25, it was reported by facility staff that on 4/30/25 facility staff # 1 was observed grabbing child # 1 by the arm and dragging the child to their cot. Facility staff also reported that staff # 2 was observed on 4/30/25 moving the children forcefully and speaking to them in an intimidating tone for not cooperating prior to naptime. Additionally, during the complaint investigation on 5/15/25, staff reported, and director confirmed that facility staff # 3 was observed aggressively grabbing child # 2 by one arm when child #2 was trying to elope down the hall from the mat room from facility staff on 3/31/25.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During a complaint investigation on 5/15/25, it was reported by facility staff that facility staff # 1 was observed grabbing child # 1 by the arm and dragging the child to their cot after child did not want to cooperate in the bathroom preparing for naptime on 4/30/25. Staff # 1 was observed by another staff restraining the child's movement in the bathroom (holding the child restricting their movement) by facility staff # 2 on 4/30/25. Additionally, during the complaint investigation on 5/15/25, the facility director and staff reported that they observed facility staff # 3 aggressively grab child # 2 by one arm when child was trying to elope down the hall from the mat room from facility staff on 3/31/25.
Corrected by May 15, 2025
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation onsite 5/15/25, Facility director reported that they observed facility staff # 3 aggressively grab child # 2 by one arm when child was trying to elope down the hall from the mat room from facility staff on 3/31/25.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During a complaint investigation onsite 5/15/25, Facility director reported that they observed facility staff # 3 aggressively grab child # 2 by one arm when child was trying to elope down the hall from the mat room from facility staff on 3/31/25.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
Facility staff # 1 did not complete the mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 1/25/20 to 1/29/25.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
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3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Emergency contact form in the Dragons/Phoenix SA # 3 classroom emergency binder in the emergency contact bag for child # 1 was not updated since 5/30/24.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
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3270.21/3270.113(b) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation stated 10/4/24 at facility, facility staff #1 informed certification representative that facility staff # 2 admitted to putting hand soap on child's #1's tongue on 9/27/24 because child # 1 would not stop blowing raspberries all day and all the other children in the group were following child #1. Facility staff # 1 also reported during the investigation that child # 1's family to date was not notified about the incident either verbally or in writing.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The legal entity will develop a new policy that will address timeliness and process of reporting an incident to a child's parents or guardians asap. The policy must include who is responsible to inform the parents and guardians of a child that may be the victim of an incident that occurs at the facility either by a staff person or another child. The policy should be specific with timeframes and substitutes in the event a staff person in charge if off for the day.
During a complaint investigation stated 10/4/24 at facility, facility staff #1 informed certification representative that facility staff # 2 admitted to putting hand soap on child's #1's tongue on 9/27/24 because child # 1 would not stop blowing raspberries all day and all the other children in the group were following child #1. Facility staff # 1 also reported during the investigation that child # 1's family to date was not notified about the incident either verbally or in writing.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child # 1 does not have their health insurance policy number on file.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2024
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3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child # 1 does not have their date of withdrawal from the facility in their record.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
The original incident report was not given to the parents of child # 1 and remains at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2024
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3270.27(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 and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file was reviewed/updated on 12/5/23. All facility staff were not trained in the emergency plan until January 2024. The last documented annual training on file for existing staff was completed during 12/23/22 - 12/27/22.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
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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.
At the time of the inspection, there was dawn dish soap on the handwashing sink in the bathroom of Young toddlers. There was diaper rash spray and diaper creams in a container in the bathroom. These were all accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was peeling paint behind the trash can in the Pre-K "Monkeys" room.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2024
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3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
At the time of the inspection, there was no visual identification on the glass windows which was eye level with the children in the toddler one room.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2024
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3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
At the time of the inspection, there was no medication log for child #11 or child #12's medication that was observed in the child's classroom.
Corrected by Feb 2, 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #22 had a previous health assessment on file dated 3/17/21. She did not obtain an updated health assessment until 5/24/23. This reflects longer than the 24 month requirement for obtaining an updated health assessment.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
At the time of the inspection in the young toddler room, in the lunch pack of child #13, cheese was observed. This perishable item is required to be refrigerated.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency plan on file did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the annual fire inspection report on file was dated 9/7/23. The previous annual fire inspection was conducted on 7/28/22 reflecting more than the annual requirement.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 8/18/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During the inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff person #2 was hired under Act 12 hiring requirements. Staff person #2 may not work as the lifeguard.
During the inspection, staff person #2, the lifeguard, did not have requests for or a completed NSOR certificate on file at time of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(e)/3270.182(6) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the inspection, child #1 did not have signed parental consent for transportation on his emergency contact form and was transported to the swimming pool.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection, the metal dividing walls in the toilet areas throughout the facility contained rust on the bottom of them posing a hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.
During the renewal inspection, the trash on the playground was filled to the top in the can and showed that it was not removed from the facility daily.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection, in the infant room, there was a water damaged ceiling tile above the sink area. In the school age homework help room, there was a water damaged ceiling tile by the front window.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection, there was an area of chipped paint by the counter in the school age homework help room. The black handrail of the steps coming out of the door into the preschool playground was rusted and had chipped paint. In the Pre-K room, behind the trash can, there was chipped paint.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
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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.
During the renewal inspection, on the toddler play area, the plastic teeter totter contained a broken handle and exposed sharp plastic corners. The ride on car was also broken on the seat area. Both of these damaged toys contained a hazard to children.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
During the renewal inspection, the white shelf in the bathroom was wobbly and not secured to a surface. This poses a tipping hazard to children. The panda step stool in the preschool room was broken.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
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3270.123(a)(3) · 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
During the renewal inspection, child #7 did not have a child service report during the previous 6 months on file. The last child service report on file was dated from 2021.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
During the renewal inspection, for child #12, vials of sodium chloride were not in the original container and did not contain a prescription label specific to child #12. Also for child #12, a box of Azthromycin was observed. The Azthromycin did not contain a prescription label specific to child #12.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection, in the T2 classroom, an EPI-pen for child #11 was observed. There was no medication log signed by the parent on file for the EPI-pen.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
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3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
During the renewal inspection, in the Pre-K room, a cheese stick was observed in a child's lunch box. In a separate child's lunchbox, a container of Danimals Gogurt was observed. Both of these items are required to be refrigerated.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection, staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training during previous training year.
Corrected by Jan 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During an onsite inspection, staff #1 admitted to stating to child #1 that she was going to "smack the butt" of that child. Staff #1 also stated that she raises her voice out of frustration with the children that she has in her care.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-approved training, regarding appropriate communication with children. Completion of the following courses through Better Kid Care will fulfill this requirement: 1. "Mindful Practice for ECE Professionals: Begin the Journey" and 2. "Communicating with Children." The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training before scheduling the training.
During an onsite inspection, staff #1 admitted to stating to child #1 that she was going to "smack the butt" of that child. Staff #1 also stated that she raises her voice out of frustration with the children that she has in her care.
Corrected by Dec 9, 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, the operator did not have practice drills, continuity of operations and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator was not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be implemented by 8/23/22. An unannounced inspection occurred on 9/30/22. The operator still did not have volunteer emergency preparedness plans in the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #19 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, while on the playground, staff #11 and staff #17 did not know the children's names that they had in care. Staff #17 had to re-enter the classroom to obtain a piece of paper with the children's names listed so she could state who was in her care. Staff #17 then handed the paper to staff #11 for her to read who she had in care. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be implemented by 9/26/22. An unannounced inspection occurred on 9/30/22. During the inspection, staff #19 was in the preschool classroom with another staff person and 15 children. The other staff person named the seven children she was responsible for. When asked who staff #19 was responsible for, she named 6 children. Two children that were present in the room were not named and were a part of staff #19's accountability.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, while on the playground, staff #11 and staff #17 did not know the children's names that they had in care. Staff #17 had to re-enter the classroom to obtain a piece of paper with the children's names listed so she could state who was in her care. Staff #17 then handed the paper to staff #11 for her to read who she had in care. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating all corrections would be implemented by 9/26/22. An unannounced inspection occurred on 9/30/22. During the inspection, staff #19 was in the preschool classroom with another staff person and 15 children. The other staff person named the seven children she was responsible for. When asked who staff #19 was responsible for, she named 6 children. Two children that were present in the room were not named and were a part of staff #19's accountability.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During a previous swimming inspection on 7/12/22, in the Eagles group, 12 out of 19 children present did not have emergency contact forms. An acceptable plan of correction was obtained stating that the correction would be made by 7/12/22. A follow up inspection at the swimming location occurred on 8/10/22. Child #1 did not have an emergency contact form present. Staff #18 verified that he did not have an emergency contact form for child #1.
Corrected by Aug 10, 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. To maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, the operator did not have practice drills, continuity of operations and volunteer emergency preparedness training in the emergency plan. The operator was not in compliance with federal requirements at 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii) relating to health and safety requirements.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #12 did not have a written evaluation by the Director within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Aug 26, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #5 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 #5, staff person #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Topics including Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #9 did not have a current fire safety training on file dated within the past 12 months. The fire safety training on file was dated 5/18/21 and is expired.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #8 was hired under the Amended Act 12 provisional hiring requirements. Staff Person #8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #1's NSOR certificate was dated 12/17/21. This date reflects more than the allotted 45 day provisional hiring requirement from the staff person was hired to when she obtained the clearance. Staff #8 did not have a request for or completed FBI clearance on file and was not in compliance with the revised Act 12 hiring requirements (see code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Jul 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #4 and staff #6 will have until 8/19/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 and staff #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 #4 and staff #6, staff person #4 and staff #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, Staff person #4 and staff #6 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/13/17 for both staff.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.35(b) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4).
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #11 and staff #12 did not have a transcript to accompany the Bachelor's degree on file to qualify this staff as Group Supervisors. The transcript is needed to verify that the staff have enough human services credits.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #1, an aide, was observed working alone with 4 children. Staff #14 and staff #15, both aides, were observed working together unsupervised by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, while on the playground, staff #11 and staff #17 did not know the children's names that they had in care. Staff #17 had to re-enter the classroom to obtain a piece of paper with the children's names listed so she could state who was in her care. Staff #17 then handed the paper to staff #11 for her to read who she had in care.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff employed by the date of the training to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-approved in-person training regarding ratios and supervision of children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, while on the playground, staff #11 and staff #17 did not know the children's names that they had in care. Staff #17 had to re-enter the classroom to obtain a piece of paper with the children's names listed so she could state who was in her care. Staff #17 then handed the paper to staff #11 for her to read who she had in care.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #7 did not have a current health assessment on file conducted within the past 24 months. The health assessment on file is dated 5/28/20.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #16 did not have tuberculosis screening at initial employment (see code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- 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
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, staff #8 did not have verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected by Jul 26, 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 provider will come into compliance with ACT 62 by having an operable fire detection system at all times. The provider will demonstrate operation and compliance with DHS certification representative.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, the facility was unable to test their inter-connected fire detection system. The annual fire inspection report was conducted on 4/19/21 and not within the required 12 month timeframe. Due to being unable to test the system and an outdated inspection report, the facility was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).
Corrected by Jul 29, 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 provider will not operate under current fire detection system. The provider must temporarily install operable smoke detectors on each floor and demonstrate compliance with a DHS certification representative before being allowed to reopen.
During an onsite inspection on 7/26/22, the facility was unable to test their inter-connected fire detection system. The annual fire inspection report was conducted on 4/19/21 and not within the required 12 month timeframe. Due to being unable to test the system and an outdated inspection report, the facility was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
During a swimming inspection, staff #6 was not 18 years of age and is not qualified to be a staff person (see code sheet for date of birth).
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, staff #1 and staff #3 did not have signed disclosure statements on file. Staff #5 does not have a NJ Child Abuse background Check and has resided in NJ in the previous 5 years (see code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Jul 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(a)/3270.181(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, child #7 and child #8(siblings), child #16 and child #17 (siblings), child #27 and child #28 (siblings), child #33 and child #34 (siblings) did not have their own separate emergency contact forms.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #18, child #20, child #21, child #23, child #25, child #27, child #28, child #36, child #38 and child #39 did not contain the parent's work address.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #4, child #9, child #15, child #18, child #24, child #27, child #28, child #29, child #30 and child #39 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- 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.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #4, child #16, child #17, child #18, child #23, child #25 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
During a swimming inspection, in the Eagles group, 12 out of 19 children present did not have emergency contact forms.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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.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.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, staff #1 did not have verification of a health assessment and TB screening at initial employment (see code sheet for date of hire). Staff #9 does not have a dated health assessment on file.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During a swimming inspection, child #23 did not have parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, child # 35 did not have signed parental consent for swimming on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
- 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
During a swimming inspection on 7/12/22, staff #1 did not have verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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.
During the complaint investigation, staff #1,2,3 and 4 confirmed that child #1 was sent to another classroom during rest time with a member of an outside agency and did not have signed parental consent to do so. During this time, child #1 was not supervised by a staff member of Active Learning Center.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form, the work address of the enrolling parent for child #4 was missing.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The Provisional Hiring Waiver allows a 45-day provisional hire period for the applicant until all required clearances are on file with the provider. The provisional hire period must not exceed 45 days. FACILITY PERSON #12 and 20 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL ALL CLEARANCES HAVE BEEN OBTAINED AND REVIEWED BY DHS.
At the time of the inspection, staff #9 had a child abuse clearance dated 5-18-21 with the previous one dated 5-5-16 and had a FBI clearance dated 5-22-21 with a previous one dated 5-5-16, showing more than a 60 month updated period of having current clearances on file. Staff #12 did not have a completed FBI clearance on file and is past the 45 day provisional hiring waiver period. Staff #20 did not have a completed NSOR certificate on file and is past the 45 day provisional hiring waiver period.
Corrected by Feb 2, 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.
At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #6 and 10, the name and/or address of the child's physician or source of medical care was missing.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, in the Young Toddler room, in the cabinet located under the sink there were Clorox wipes accessible to children. When the certification representative walked into the room, the safety lock was unlocked allowing child access to the Clorox wipes. In the school age room, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer located on the table which was accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, in the PS area, scissors were missing from the first aid kit.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
At the time of the inspection, the wooden cubby shelves serving as dividers in the school age room were not secured to a surface and were able to be tipped over causing a hazard to children.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.106(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.
At the time of the inspection, the crib being used by child #11 was not labeled for that child's individual use.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · 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.
At the time of the inspection, the refrigerator in the Preschool area was reading 50° F.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play posited in the infant room.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #10, the health insurance policy number was missing.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2022
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, on the emergency contact form for child #1, 3, 4, and 9 the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA 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.
At the time of the inspection, for child #4 there was no reviewed date within the past 6 months. The last review/updated to the emergency contact form for child #7 was dated 6-29-20 and not within the 6 month requirement.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #4 who had a date of admission of 7-25-21 was dated 6-1-20 reflecting more than 1 year prior to first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
At the time of the inspection, the immunization record on file for child #2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 did not have an annual influenza vaccine or exemption from the influenza vaccine on file.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #6 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
At the time of the inspection, the albuterol inhaler for child #12 did not contain an original prescription label specifying the medication was for this child.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2022
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for staff #12 was not dated as to when the health assessment was performed.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of safe routes being posted anywhere in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection, there was no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for child #4.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of emergency drills being conducted annually.
Corrected by Feb 18, 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.
At the time of the inspection, the provider was unable to provide documentation of the installation of the fire detection system and therefore was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c).
Corrected by Feb 18, 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.
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have verification that they provide the parents 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.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the inspection, staff #5, 9, 13, 17, 18 only had 8 hours of child care training on file and not the required 12 hours.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have documentation that they are notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(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. Children must be supervised at all times. Staff #1 must take a one hour supervision training on Better Kid Care titled: "Supervision: What's Required," and completion of the training will be sent to DHS for review.
At the time of the inspection on 9/17/21, staff #1 verified that she did leave 8 children unattended for a period of 5 seconds on 9/13/21 while asking another staff person what the ratio was for the room she was in.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(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. Children must be supervised at all times.
At the time of the inspection on 9/17/21, staff #1 verified that she did leave 8 children unattended for a period of 5 seconds on 9/13/21 while asking another staff person what the ratio was for the room she was in.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the carpets were stained with a black substance throughout the facility.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, the provider did not have verification of manual monthly monitoring of their fire detection system.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 29, 2026 inspection noted: “Child # 2 has been enrolled and attending the facility over 6 months and does not have a child service report on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 15, 2025 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation on 5/15/25, it was reported by facility staff that on 4/30/25 facility staff # 1 was observed grabbing child # 1 by the arm and…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 14, 2025 inspection noted: “During a complaint investigation onsite 5/15/25, Facility director reported that they observed facility staff # 3 aggressively grab child # 2 by one arm when ch…” — what has changed since then?
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