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G E M Learning Center
1693 Merchant St, Ambridge PA 15003 · License #CER-00243129 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 318-8378
- Address
- 1693 Merchant St, Ambridge PA 15003 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 21 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by May 31, 2025
- Violation
The file for Staff person #2 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 3.4.25, after the expiration date of the previous training, 12.31.24.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #1 are dated 3.15.24 and 3.18.25, more than 12 months apart. The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff person #2 are dated 1.9.24 and 2.25.25, more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 did not contain documentation of application and fingerprinting for an FBI clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; the FBI clearance is dated 4.8.25.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
There were stained ceiling tiles from a recent leak in the 2nd floor Reading room and in the Blue room.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint was present on the right, green wall in the 1st floor childcare space in the Dramatic Play area and in the 2nd floor Reading room by the door to the balcony which was accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
- Violation
There was no written daily activity schedule in the Blue room.
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Corrected by May 31, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Corrected by May 31, 2025
- Violation
A child was observed receiving care in the 1st floor classroom without their emergency contact form being in the classroom
Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, is dated 7.24.23, more than 12 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, is dated 2.20.24, more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
- Violation
The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, is dated 8.2024, more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by May 31, 2025
- Violation
The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not the current approved disclosure statement, as of 2020.
Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
- Violation
There was an outlet in the Orange room that was missing an outlet cover and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Violation
The Certificate of compliance posted in the facility had an expiration date of 7.28.24.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
- Violation
On 6/12/24 at 9:40am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while coworker opened the front door. At 9:50am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while complaint interviews were completed.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- Violation
The fencing around the outdoor play space did not fully enclose the space resulting in the children not being restricted from unsafe areas or conditions.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2024
- Violation
In the front lobby, a bottle of hand sanitizer was observed on the desk and accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
In the upstairs classroom, an Elephant plant (toxic) was observed on the windowsill and accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- Violation
The facility's fire alarm test log documented the last fire alarm test on 4/17/24, more than 30 days prior.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- Violation
Upon arrival at the facility, neither of the two staff persons present were able to provide the certification representative access to the locked staff and child files due to not having the key.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained 2450 out of 2500 hours of experience working with children.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the School Age (orange) Room, two bottles of children's pain and fever relief were observed for Child #2 and staff disclosed that they had administered the medication once and there was no signed consent to administer that medication from the parent.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #2, contained a current health assessment dated 1/15/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/26/21 health assessment on file.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
The child file for Child #1, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet: Health and Safety Training; Staff person #2 completed Health and Safety Training on 3/28/23.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application for a State Police clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL; a valid State Police clearance dated 10/18/22 was on file.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of one year of experience working with children.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
The first aid kit located in the School Age - Red Room was observed to lack scissors.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
- Violation
In the School Age - Orange Room, three foam mats, which the operator disclosed are used by preschool age children in care, were observed to not be labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
- Violation
The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked an address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2023
- Violation
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/11/22 - 9/13/22 (33 Days), 9/13/22 - 10/21/22 (38 Days), 10/21/22 - 11/29/22 (39 Days), and 3/2/23 - 4/6/23 (35 Days).
Corrected by Apr 21, 2023
- Violation
The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked a valid initial health report.
Corrected by Jun 2, 2023
- Violation
In the Orange Room a grey plastic storage bin containing children's toys was observed to be cracked causing the bin to not be in good repair.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated thus unable to determine if it was signed prior to working with children's. Staff person #1 also lacked a State Police clearance at time of hire (See IS CODE SHEET); a valid State Police clearance dated 7/21/22 is now on file.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
In the Orange Room, a bottle of sunscreen, labeled keep out of reach of children, was observed stored inside an unlocked filing cabinet making it accessible to the school age children in care.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
In the Orange Room, the first aid kit was observed inside an unlocked filing cabinet and accessible to the school age children in care.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s) of individual(s) who should be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance name and policy number. The child file for Child #2 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #4 and Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the name(s), address(es), and phone number(s) of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child maybe released.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment not tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
The child file for Child #5 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked proof of education.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 was observed to not contain documentation of a health assessment with tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET).
Corrected by Jul 29, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 16, 2025 inspection noted: “The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddl…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 21, 2024 inspection noted: “The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #2 is not the current approved disclosure statement, as of 2020.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 12, 2024 inspection noted: “On 6/12/24 at 9:40am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) was left alone with a group of children while coworker opened the front door. At 9:50am, Staff Person #1 (Aide) wa…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error