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Home › PA › Allentown › Miles Of Smiles Learning Center
1501 E Pennsylvania St, Allentown PA 18109 · License #CER-00249669 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 childcare space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · 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. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
There is no signed parental consent for administration of minor first aid procedures or for walking and transportation for Child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Smoke detectors are not being tested every 30 days. Smoke detectors were tested on 8/10/25, 9/10/25, 10/10/25 and 11/10/25. There were 31 days between the testing on 8/10/25 and 9/10/25 and between the testing on 10/10/25 and 11/10/25.
Disposition: Non Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There is peeling paint on the baseboards in both bathrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The financial agreement for Child #11 has not been updated since 4/22/24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The legal entity, director and the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the absence of the director shall register for and attend the existing provider orientation at any OCDEL Regional Office.
On 8/28/23 Staff Person #1 who was in a standing position leaned towards Child # 1, who was on their mat lying on their back, and grabbed Child #1's right arm and pulled Child #1 from the nap time mat. Staff Person #1 pulled with such force that Child #1's feet were lifted off the mat. Staff Person #1 then turned around and dropped Child #1 onto the floor behind Staff Person #1. In the video, Child #1 was seen crying once dropped onto the floor. Facility was made aware of injury and ER treatment of child on 8/29/23 and viewed video of the incident but did not report to the NE Regional Office until 9/1/23. An acceptable POC was submitted 11/17/23 with a correction date of 11/29/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 25, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
Staff Person #3 did not have verification of age on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 2 may not be present at the facility.
Staff Person #'s prior PA State Police clearance was dated 3/17/18 and was not updated until 6/27/23 and prior Child Abuse History clearance was dated 3/26/18 and was not updated until 7/1/23. Staff Person # 2's most recent FBI clearance dated 10/7/23 is not through DHS. Staff Person #2's Child Abuse History clearance is dated 10/15/2018 and should have been updated on or before 10/15/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
An area rug in the infant room was curled up at the edge causing a tripping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child #2 was missing their date of admission on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Child #1's emergency contact information and financial agreements have not been updated by the parent since 12/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff Person #3 did not have proof of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff Person #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.19(a) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL. The legal entity and director must arrange to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS-approved in-person training regarding mandated reporting. 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.
On 8/28/23 Staff Person #1 who was in a standing position leaned towards Child # 1, who was on their mat lying on their back, and grabbed Child #1's right arm and pulled Child #1 from the nap time mat. Staff Person #1 pulled with such force that Child #1's feet were lifted off the mat. Staff Person #1 then turned around and dropped Child #1 onto the floor behind Staff Person #1. In the video, Child #1 was seen crying once dropped onto the floor. Facility was made aware of injury and ER treatment of child on 8/29/23 and viewed video of the incident but did not report to Childline until 9/1/23 after being instructed to by the NE Regional Office Early Learning Program Certification Representative.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.19(a) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
On 8/28/23 Staff Person #1 who was in a standing position leaned towards Child # 1, who was on their mat lying on their back, and grabbed Child #1's right arm and pulled Child #1 from the nap time mat. Staff Person #1 pulled with such force that Child #1's feet were lifted off the mat. Staff Person #1 then turned around and dropped Child #1 onto the floor behind Staff Person #1. In the video, Child #1 was seen crying once dropped onto the floor. Facility was made aware of injury and ER treatment of child on 8/29/23 and viewed video of the incident but did not report to Childline until 9/1/23 after being instructed to by the NE Regional Office Early Learning Program Certification Representative.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The legal entity, director and the designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the absence of the director shall register for and attend the existing provider orientation at the Northeast Regional Office on November 29, 2023. Training can be scheduled by calling 800-222-2108.
On 8/28/23 Staff Person #1 who was in a standing position leaned towards Child # 1, who was on their mat lying on their back, and grabbed Child #1's right arm and pulled Child #1 from the nap time mat. Staff Person #1 pulled with such force that Child #1's feet were lifted off the mat. Staff Person #1 then turned around and dropped Child #1 onto the floor behind Staff Person #1. In the video, Child #1 was seen crying once dropped onto the floor. Facility was made aware of injury and ER treatment of child on 8/29/23 and viewed video of the incident but did not report to the NE Regional Office until 9/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
On 8/28/23 Staff Person #1 who was in a standing position leaned towards Child # 1, who was on their mat lying on their back, and grabbed Child #1's right arm and pulled Child #1 from the nap time mat. Staff Person #1 pulled with such force that Child #1's feet were lifted off the mat. Staff Person #1 then turned around and dropped Child #1 onto the floor behind Staff Person #1. In the video, Child #1 was seen crying once dropped onto the floor. Facility was made aware of injury and ER treatment of child on 8/29/23 and viewed video of the incident but did not report to the NE Regional Office until 9/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 8/28/23 Staff Person #1 who was in a standing position leaned towards Child # 1, who was on their mat lying on their back, and grabbed Child #1's right arm and pulled Child #1 from the nap time mat. Staff Person #1 pulled with such force that Child #1's feet were lifted off the mat. Staff Person #1 then turned around and dropped Child #1 onto the floor behind Staff Person #1. In the video, Child #1 was seen crying once dropped onto the floor.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff Person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 5/24/2017 and did not update it until 10/14/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Facility did not have a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. The policy must include, but is not limited to: · Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; · Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and · Address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Child #1, a preschool aged child, latest health assessment on file was 3/8/2021.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility did not have written documentation of an emergency drill for 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 has been attending the facility more than 60 days and does not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 7, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There were several exposed bolts sticking out on the fence surrounding the outdoor play area.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff Person #1 did not have proof of education or experience on file. Staff Person #2 did not have proof of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Staff Person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Per fire drill log, a fire drill was held June 3, 2021 and then not again until October 22, 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the facility's fire detection system was tested September 10, 2021 and then not again until October 15, 2021. A period of more than 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator did not send a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the city of Allentown.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.