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Angels Keepers Learning Center Inc
524 Ridge Ave, Allentown PA 18102 · License #CER-00244494 · Child Care Center
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- (484) 274-6275
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- 524 Ridge Ave, Allentown PA 18102 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 163 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Facility staff # 4 did not have first aid and cpr training until after the expiration of the certificate. Training was completed 3/4/23 and then on 7/26/25.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2025
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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Facility staff person # 2 working at facility more than 90 days does not have health and safety training.
Corrected by Sep 6, 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 have a new NSOR on file until over 60 months from the previous clearance. NSOR s dated 11/19/19 to 2/4/25.
Corrected by Feb 4, 2025
- 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.
The director did not complete a staff evaluation in over 12 months for facility staff # 3. Last evaluation on file is from 7/22/24.
Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child # 2 does not have the date of admission on the agreement form or in their file and the agreement form is not signed by the operator.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Child # 2's agreement form does not specify the amount of fee charged and when and what day it is to be paid on during the week.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
- 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 # 1 has attended facility over 6 months and does not have a child service report completed on file. Child # 2 does not have the services provided listed on the fee agreement form.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person # 2 will have until 9/26/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person # 2, staff person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at facility. 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 has not completed the mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 5/30/19 to 7/15/24. Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childcare over 90 days does not have the mandated reporter training on file.
Corrected by Sep 3, 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.
The inside bathroom staff walls of the girl's bathroom on the first floor has peeling paint on the inside of the 1st and 3rd stalls.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The toilet in the middle handicap bathroom on the first floor used by the children does not flush.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
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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.
The cots in the young toddler's classroom are not assigned to specific children. The cots are numbered, and the cot list was blank with no children's names during the renewal inspection while children were in care.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
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3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Child # 5 does not have the fee amount or date fee is to be paid on their fee agreement.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
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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).
Child # 1,2, 3, & 4 have been in care over 6 months and do not have child service reports on file.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
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3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child # 5's fee agreement does not list the child's arrival or departure times of the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) · 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. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Child # 4 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months since 10/31/23. Child # 6 did not have their emergency contact form updated in the emergency classroom binder for the young toddler's classroom # 4 in over 6 months since 12/13/23. The binder is used by the facility staff as reported to rep when exiting the facility in the event of an emergency and needing to reach a child's parent or guardian to be relocated.
Corrected by Sep 4, 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.
The facility tested the fire alarms system in over 30 days from 7/8/24 to 8/28/24.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2024
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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 # 2 did not have a health assessment on file for over 60 days from time of enrollment. This is evident based on the health assessment for child # 2 on file dated 12/28/23.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 and staff person #7 will have until 12/15/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and staff person #7 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 available to supervise staff person #5 and staff person #7, staff person #5 and staff person #7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
Staff person #5 and staff person #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training
Corrected by Dec 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #5 will have until 12/15/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been 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.
Staff person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
- 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.
During the inspection on 11/28/23, the fire drill log was reviewed. The last fire drill conducted was on 9/20/23 and not every 60 days as required.
Corrected by Nov 29, 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.
During the inspection on 11/28/23, the manual monthly monitoring log was reviewed. The last documented manual monitoring of the fire detection system was conducted on 10/24/23 and not every 30 days as required.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
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3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
During the inspection on 11/28/23, the menu that was posted was dated 8/14/23 and not one week in advance as required. The operator stated that the parents are emailed the menu through a software program; however, there was no verification that the parents are being sent these menus.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection, the water temperature in the women's bathroom measured 115° F.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
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 inspection, there was teal chipped paint in the hallway leading downstairs.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During the inspection, staff person #7, staff person #8 and staff person #9 did not complete annual fire safety training. The dates of the training were 8/1/22, 7/22/22, and 4/8/22 respectively.
Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete any updates to the health and safety training by the required timeframes.
During the inspection, staff person #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. It was completed on 8/9/23.
Corrected by Aug 9, 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. Facility Person #13 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection, staff person #13 did not have a dissemination date on the PA State Police clearance making this not a completed clearance. Staff person #14 did not have a date of signature on the disclosure statement.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- 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).
During the inspection, child #3 and child #4 did not have child service reports dated within the previous 6 months in their file.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- 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.
During the inspection, in the Older School age room, there were 14 children present. Two emergency contact forms were missing for the children who were in the room.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(b) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During the inspection, staff person #12 did not have a health assessment conducted within the past 12 months on file.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2023
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3270.176(a) · A vehicle shall be insured in accordance with the requirements of 75 Pa.C.S. § § 1701-1799.7 (relating to the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law).
During the inspection, there was no valid registration on file for the Honda Odyssey.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection, there was no parent review date in the previous 6 months for the financial agreement of child #2.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the inspection, staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training during the 12/21-12/22 training year. They had 7 hours and 5 hours, respectively.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete updates to the health and safety training by the required deadlines.
During the unannounced inspection, staff person #1, staff person #3, staff person #6 and staff person #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training until after the 12/30/2022 deadline. The completed dates of the training were 4/29/23, 4/28/23, 1/16/23, 1/16/23, respectively.
Corrected by May 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the unannounced inspection, staff person #3 only had 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
During an inspection on 7/20/22, staff #2 did not have annual fire safety training on file. The last documented fire safety training on file was dated 9/28/20. Staff #5 did not have any documented fire safety training on file and has been employed at the facility for more than one year (see code sheet for date of hire). The provider submitted an acceptable plan of correction stating that all corrections would be made by 7/30/22. A renewal inspection occurred on 8/24/22. Staff #3 did not have fire safety training on file completed within the past 12 months. The last dated fire safety training on file was conducted on 8/19/21.
Corrected by Sep 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 the renewal inspection on 8/24/22, the emergency contact form for child #7 did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection on 8/24/22, child #7's immunization record did not have an annual influenza vaccination and there was no exemption from the vaccine on file.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.176(f) · In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.
During the renewal inspection on 8/24/22, a Ford Transit van, which was recently purchased was observed onsite. After review of the Ford Transit van, the manufacturer label read that it had a passenger capacity of 12. Therefore, the Ford Transit van is unable to be used for transportation for children.
Corrected by Sep 5, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/24/22, the last documented date on the manual monthly monitoring log for the fire detection system was recorded as 7/20/22. The date of the inspection and the date of last monitoring is more than the 30 day manual monitoring requirement.
Corrected by Aug 24, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the operator did not have practice drills, volunteer emergency preparedness training and continuity of operations 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 Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
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.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, staff #6, staff #7, staff #8 and staff #9 did not have annual emergency plan training on file. The last documented date of emergency plan training was conducted on 4/20/21.
Corrected by Jul 20, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, staff #2 did not have annual fire safety training on file. The last documented fire safety training on file was dated 9/28/20. Staff #5 did not have any documented fire safety training on file and has been employed at the facility for more than one year (see code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained 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, including technical assistance, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, in the Young toddler room, there were 6 young toddlers with staff person #4. This number of children in the room requires two staff people. In the school age room, staff #3 and #6 were observed with 13 young school age children. Staff #3 kept walking out of the room at numerous times leaving staff #6 alone with 13 children. This number of children in the room requires two staff persons at all times.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 9), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #8 will have until 8/12/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 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 available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training topics
Corrected by Aug 4, 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 CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Facility Person #5 and facility person #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, staff person #5 did not have a current FBI clearance on file. The FBI clearance was dated 1/25/17 and therefore expired on 1/25/22. Staff #7 did not have current PA State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances on file. These were all dated from January 2017 and therefore expired January 2022.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(3) · 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.An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, staff #1 and staff #8 did not have verification of education on file to be qualified as a staff person. Both staff were observed to working as in the aide capacity during the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 22, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, there was no annual written evaluation from the Director for staff person #4 and staff #7.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, in the Young toddler room, there were 6 young toddlers with staff person #4. This number of children in the room requires two staff people. In the school age room, staff #3 and #6 were observed with 13 young school age children. Staff #3 kept walking out of the room at numerous times leaving staff #6 alone with 13 children. This number of children in the room requires two staff persons at all times.
Corrected by Jul 20, 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.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the certification representative observed a female child walk out of the school age room and headed towards the restroom, which was at the end of the hall. There was no staff person with her. At a separate time during the same inspection, staff #3 took children to the restroom and proceeded to sit at a desk which was at the other end of the hallway from where the restroom was. Staff #3 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess the children using the restroom.
Corrected by Jul 20, 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. 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, including technical assistance, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the certification representative observed a female child walk out of the school age room and headed towards the restroom, which was at the end of the hall. There was no staff person with her. At a separate time during the same inspection, staff #3 took children to the restroom and proceeded to sit at a desk which was at the other end of the hallway from where the restroom was. Staff #3 was unable to see, hear, direct or assess the children using the restroom.
Corrected by Aug 1, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, staff #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the operator was unable to provide documentation of the facility conducting emergency drills annually.
Corrected by Jul 20, 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.
During an unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the fire detection system at the facility was not fully functional. When the provider tested the system, they were unable to reset the alarm panel clearing the "Trouble Acknowledgement." A service technician from the alarm company stated to the operator that they were in need of a new panel. The facility was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Corrected by Jul 20, 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 unannounced onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the fire detection system at the facility was not fully functional. When the provider tested the system, they were unable to reset the alarm panel clearing the "Trouble Acknowledgement." A service technician from the alarm company stated to the operator that they were in need of a new panel. The facility was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.
During an onsite inspection on 7/20/22, the operator admitted to not taking children outside daily.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2022
- Violation
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, staff #1 did not have initial emergency plan training within one week of hire on file (see code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected by Mar 29, 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. It is a violation of 55 Pa. Code §3270.32, §3280.32, or §3290.32 if the provider employs an individual provisionally and does not have a DHS approved waiver. Facility Person #1 may not return until clearances are received and sent to DHS for review and approval.
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement on file. There was no request for or completed Child Abuse clearance and no request for or completed NSOR certificate on file for staff #1. The facility does not have an approved Provisional Hiring Waiver on file (see code sheet for hire date).
Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
At the time of the inspection, in the young toddler room there were 13 young toddler children (youngest being 18 months old) with staff #1 and 2. This amount of children would require at least 3 staff to cover to the ratio.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the inspection, on the agreement for child #3, there was no date of admission.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no fire safety training on file for staff #5, 6, 8 and 11 dated within the past 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- 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 CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances (and/or mandated reporter training) be updated and on file at least every 60 months
At the time of the inspection, the mandated reporter training on file for staff #1 (date of hire 9-28-20) was dated 8/23/21, however, the previous mandated reporter training on file was dated 1/17/16 reflecting 7 months of not having a current mandated reporter training. The Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #8 (date of hire 7-8-19) was of household member status and not employment.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2021
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 and 3, who were classified as an assistant group supervisor did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of documented child care experience on file.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff #3 did not have 2 years (2,500 hours) of experience on file and was therefore classified as an aide. She was in the infant room as the only staff person supervising the children.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of the inspection, there was no fee amount or day to pay that fee on the agreement for child #4.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, on the fee agreement for child #4, there was nothing specifying the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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, the name, address and/or phone number of the physician was missing from the emergency contact form for child #1, 5, and 7.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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, the work phone and/or address of the enrolling parent was missing from the emergency contact form for child #4, 5, and 6.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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, the health insurance coverage and policy number was missing from the emergency contact form for child #1, 3, 4, and 5.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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, the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released was missing from the emergency contact form for child #2, 4, 7 and 8.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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 assessment on file for staff #5 was dated 2-15-19 and therefore expired on 2-15-21.
Corrected by Sep 1, 2021
- 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
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 had only 1 written letter of nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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, there was no communication or verification on how to contact the appropriate regional child care office.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.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 dated 8-20-21 did not include accommodations for lock-down and did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
- 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, there was no verification of the operator 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 Sep 8, 2021
- 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. Effective 12/31/19 a certified child care center, group child care home, or family child care home provider cannot employ an individual as a provisional hire unless the provider has a waiver approved by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until Child Abuse clearance is obtained and provided to DHS for review and approval.
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 (date of hire 8-3-21) did not have a current Child Abuse clearance on file. The Child Abuse clearance that was on file was dated 2-11-16 and therefore expired.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 left staff #2 alone in the school age classroom with a total of 16 children.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2021
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
At the time of the inspection, a roach scurried across the steps leading to the second floor. The provider did state that they do see them in the building after it rains.
Corrected by Aug 23, 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, in the toddler and preschool classrooms, children were napping and had blankets pulled over their heads preventing the staff in those rooms from visibly seeing and supervising those children.
Corrected by Aug 18, 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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to register and complete the 1 hour training on Better Kid Care called Supervision: What's Required? The legal entity will send completion of the training for all staff to DHS for review.
At the time of the inspection, in the toddler and preschool classrooms, children were napping and had blankets pulled over their heads preventing the staff in those rooms from visibly seeing and supervising those children.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
- 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
At the time of the inspection, 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 19, 2021
- Violation
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, there was no verification of emergency plan training on file for staff #1 and 2.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of fire safety training on file for staff #1.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(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.
At the time of the inspection, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in any child care space.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
- 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, there was no health assessment on file for staff #1.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
- Violation
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.
At the time of the inspection, the incident report for child #1 was not given to the parent on the day of the report. There was no verification of signature that the parent viewed the incident report.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
At the time of the inspection, the Bachelors degree from Peru on file for staff #2 was not evaluated and translated.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2021
- 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
At the time of the inspection, there was no verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file for staff #1.
Corrected by Jul 12, 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 was unable to provide verification of installation of the inter-connected fire detection system and did not have verification of manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system. The provider was not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility staff # 4 did not have first aid and cpr training until after the expiration of the certificate. Training was completed 3/4/23 and then on 7/26/25.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 3, 2024 inspection noted: “Facility staff # 1 has not completed the mandated reporter training in over 60 months from 5/30/19 to 7/15/24. Facility staff # 2 hired and working in childca…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 28, 2023 inspection noted: “Staff person #5 and staff person #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): He…” — what has changed since then?
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