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Little Discoveries Day Care
58 RIDGEVIEW DR NEXT TO COLONIAL AUTO, Bartonsville PA 18321 · License #CER-00248171 · Child Care Center
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- 58 RIDGEVIEW DR NEXT TO COLONIAL AUTO, Bartonsville PA 18321 · Directions
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Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 113 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearance every 60 months as required by regulation: Staff #1 (NSOR previous 11/6/19, current 12/6/24), Staff #2 (NSOR previous 11/6/19, current 2/26/25), Staff #3 (NSOR previous 9/4/19, current 10/28/24), Staff #5 (State Police previous 11/1/19, current 2/26/25; FBI previous 10/30/19, current 3/1/25; NSOR previous 12/10/19, current 1/3/25), Staff #6 (NSOR previous 12/20/19, current 1/3/25) and Staff #7 (NSOR previous 11/6/19, current 1/3/25).
Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Several windowsills throughout the facility were observed dirty, with bugs and with peeling paint. These areas were discussed with staff during the inspection. Dusty vents were also observed throughout the facility. These vents were discussed with staff during the inspection. The bathroom in Preschool 2 room had peeling paint by the garbage can and a stink that water continually ran. A hole was observed in the Young School Age classroom. The door frame to the Older School Age bathroom contained peeling paint. The Preschool play area contained a section of fencing that had come off from the pole.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Children were observed receiving care in the following areas and emergency contacts were not present in this space per regulation: Toddler Two's, Pre K and Toddler-down.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months. Staff #2 did not participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 9/28/23).
Corrected by Sep 28, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff stated that infant bottles are being washed at the facility, and the facility does not have a commercial dishwasher.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of facility's fire drill log was conducted. Regulation requires fire drills occur at least every 60 days. The following drills lapsed occurring at least every 60 days: 10/22/24, 12/20/24, 2/20/25, 4/18/25, 6/23/25 and 8/15/25.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires that the fire safety system is tested at least every 30 days. The following tests did not occur at least every 30 days: 9/1/24, 10/1/24, 11/1/24, 12/2/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, 3/3/25, 4/3/25, 5/2/25, 6/2/25, 7/1/25, 8/1/25 and 9/1/25.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. The following staff were not hired correctly as required by the CPSL and regulation: Staff #2, #3 and #4 were working at the time of this inspection, and the files did not contain signed and dated disclosure statements. Staff #5 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated 7/22/24. Staff #5 did not receive a state police clearance until 3/12/25, which was after the date of hire for Staff #5. The CPSL requires staff to apply for the state police clearance prior to working in a child care role within the facility. The file of Staff #5 also did not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement. Staff #6 did not apply or receive an NSOR clearance prior to working in a child care role at the facility as required by the CPSL. Staff #6 has worked at the facility without the NSOR clearance on file. The file of Staff #6 also did not contain a signed and dated disclosure statement.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2025
- Violation
A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire and was not supervised by an appropriate staff person: health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire, but was not supervised by an appropriate staff person: health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff persons #3 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training, are within 90 days of their date of hire, but were not supervised by an appropriate staff person: health and safety training and mandated reporter training.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff persons #1 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire and were not supervised by an appropriate staff person: health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR training. Staff person # 6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire and was not supervised by an appropriate staff person: pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the 2's room bathroom, the toilet seat was cracked, and the screws were rusting. Also, at the changing table area, peeling paint was observed. These areas were discussed with staff at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by May 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Children's lunches brought from home were observed throughout the facility. Several of these lunches contained items such as meat and dairy that require refrigeration but were found not refrigerated. These items were discussed with staff, were labeled and immediately refrigerated by staff.
Corrected by May 8, 2025
- Violation
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff were observed working in a child care role at the facility past their 90-days of employment and the staff did not participate in pediatric first aid/CPR training or health and safety topics training: Staff #1 and #2.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2025
- Violation
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. The following staff were observed working at the facility past their 45-day provisional hire end date and both staff files did not contain the NSOR clearance: Staff #1 and #2.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files occurred. Regulation requires children's files to contain the arrival and departure times of the child. The file of Child #1 did not contain the child's arrival or departure time.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The OCDEL Announcement C-22-06 requires all current child care staff who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022 to complete the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022, or within 90 days of hire for new employment. Staff #5 did not complete this training until 1/1/23 which occurred after the date of December 30, 2022.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to renew their pediatric first aid and CPR certification prior to the expiration of their current. The following staff did not participate in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to their current training expiring: Staff #4 (previous 9/11/21, current 8/29/24) and Staff #5 (previous 12/31/21, current 8/24/24).
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. At the time of the inspection, the director was unable to provide documentation that the following staff participated in annual fire safety training: Staff #4 and #5.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #1, #8 and #9 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff #1 and #9 completed the training on 8/24/24. Staff #8 completed the training on 8/29/24. Staff person #1, #6 and #9 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topic training. Staff #1 completed this training on 8/6/24. Staff #6 completed this training on 9/5/23. Staff #9 completed this training on 5/21/24.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL requires staff to update their clearances every 60 months. The following staff did not update their clearances every 60 months: Staff #4 (previous state police 8/31/16, current 9/9/21 and previous child abuse 16/6/15, current 9/13/21), Staff #7 (previous child abuse 2/14/19, current 3/11/24) and Staff #8 (previous FBI 9/4/19, no current DHS FBI). The CPSL requires staff to have either a completed state police clearance or FBI clearance and to have applied for the missing of the state police and FBI clearance prior to working in child care as a provisional hire. Staff #10 did not apply for the missing state police clearance. Staff #10 was working in child care at the time of this inspection.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/30/15. Staff #4 participated in this training again on 9/6/21. Staff #6 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #6 completed this training on 9/4/23.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During the physical review, garbage cans were observed in all classrooms that were not lidded and observed to contain used items such as tissues, napkins, paper towels. Children were observed receiving care in these classrooms. Garbage cans identified and discussed with the director at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files occurred. Regulation requires staff to track a child's growth and development every 6 months. This facility uses the child services report to meet this requirement. Child #5 has not had a child service report completed since 9/5/23. Child # 7 has not a child service report completed since 10/7/23.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files occurred. Regulation requires in the child's file the child's health insurance policy number. The file of Child #3 did not contain the child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their health assessments every 24 months. The following staff did not update their health assessments every 24 months as required: Staff #2 (previous 7/7/22, current 8/30/24), Staff #3 (previous 4/11/22, current 8/29/24, Staff #5 (previous 7/7/21, current 8/16/23) and Staff #8 (previous 4/28/22, current 5/23/24).
Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
- Violation
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Regulation requires staff to have a tuberculosis screening at initial hire. Staff #1 and #9 did not have a valid tuberculosis screening on file and was observed caring for children at the time of this inspection.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
On the lower level, a door in the second room on the right which is an emergency door leading to the outside could not be opened. A small rock was wedged against the door on the outside.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
STAFF #3 & 4 (see code sheet for start dates) have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire.: pediatric first aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
STAFF #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/31/18.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2023
- Violation
STAFF #4 (see code sheet) applied for the NSOR on 1/4/23 but does not have the verification letter in file. STAFF # 4 has lived outside of PA within the past 60 months and does not have out-of-state clearances.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
STAFF #1 (see code sheet) is an employee who has a PA State Police clearance and a Child Abuse clearance that states "VOLUNTEER".
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
Provider gave cert rep a copy of the PWS Compliance Status letter from PA DEP dated 9/25/23 which stated the following violation: Failure to monitor IOC contaminant id 1094. An updated Water Supply Inspection Report dated 9/27/23 stated the following violation: Failure to maintain an appropriately certified operator and failure to submit or revise a comprehensive monitoring plan.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the PS room was on a shelf that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During rest time, the infant room was completely dark and cert supervisor was unable to see the child.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
An area rug in the car area of the Pre-K room had a bulge in it that presented a tripping hazard.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During rest time, cert supervisor visited the classrooms. The staff person in the PS room was seated and not able to see all of the children the way the room was set up for rest time.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
CHILD #1, 2, 3 (see code sheet for start dates) did not have child service reports or other department approved form providing information about the child's growth and development.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
CHILD #1 (see code sheet for dob & start date) is under age 2. CHILD #1 health assessment in file ids dated 2/22/23. This is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2023
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 9/28/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 3 (see code sheet for start date) does not have 2 written nonfamily references in file.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During renewal inspection on 9/28/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 2 (see code sheet for start date) State Police clearance was dated 3/24/17. Clearances are valid for 60 months. This clearance is more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 9/28/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 3 (see code sheet for start date) does not have a health assessment. STAFF # 3 has verification of negative TB results.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 9/28/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. STAFF # 3 (see code sheet for start date) does not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
- Violation
During renewal inspection on 9/28/22 cert rep reviewed all staff files. Staff # 1 completed the health and safety training on 9/12/2016. This training is not acceptable for meeting the requirement of completing the health & safety training because the date is prior to 9/30/16.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
- Violation
Facility person #1began working in child care on 10/1/2006 has clearances on file as follows: PSP 6/1/15 & 10/12/20, Child abuse 9/2/16 & 10/15/20, FBI 8/31/16 & 8/23/20 and NSOR 11/16/19. The PSP clearance expired 6/1/20 and was not renewed until 10/12/20. Director acknowledges that Facility person #1 worked in child care during the time the clearance was expired. Facility person #4 began working in child care 7/8/2011 and has clearances on file as follows: PSP 8/2/16 & 8/26/21, child abuse 8/19/16 & 8/26/21, FBI 9/14/19 and NSOR 11/16/19. The PSP and child abuse clearances were more than 60 months old at the time they were renewed. Director acknowledged that facility person #4 working in care between their expiration and renewal dates. Facility person #1, #2, #3 and #4 all renewed mandated reporter training after the previous training had expired in 60 months. The director acknowledged that these staff did work in child care with expired mandated reporter training.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
- 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 the renewal inspection, facility persons #2, #3 & #4 have previous evaluations on file that are dated 9/3/19 and current evaluations dated 11/2/20. The evaluations spanned a time period of over 12 months.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
- Violation
Per inspection on 1/4/22 , the operator submitted a PWS Compliance Status Letter dated 9/27/21 indicating that the operator has yet to resolve numerous violations related to the facility public water system. On 9/28/21, the operator submitted a PWS Compliance Status Letter dated 9/27/21 indicating that the operator has yet to resolve numerous violations related to the facility public water system.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2021
- Violation
During the inspection, the cafeteria and PS 2 rooms are measured child care space and are cluttered with items being stored in these child care spaces. Director reports these spaces are not currently being used for child care activities
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- 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 renewal inspection, Rep observed peeling paint on the blue fence along the patio in the outdoor play space on the side of the building. It is accessible to children.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the parent handbook does not contain information regarding the supervision policy. The director acknowledged that it is not given to parents in writing.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection on 9/15/21, child #2, date of admission 4/9/18, does not have a child service completed on a DHS approved form. Director acknowledges that facility uses ASQ which is not approved as a child service report.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, child #1 does not have complete information for the person to be contacted in an emergency. A phone number is not listed for the person.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, child #1 does not have a phone number for a release person listed on the emergency contact information form.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, complete emergency contact information is not present for children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the written plan for transporting a child for emergency medical care and related staffing provisions are not posted in the school age, Pre K 1, Cafeteria, Toddler, Toddler 2, PS 2 and Infant room 2 or with information taken on excursions.
Corrected by Sep 21, 2021
- Violation
Facility person #1 has health assessments on file dated 9/7/18 and 11/6/20. Facility person #3 has health assessments dated 3/5/19 and 7/7/21. Both facility persons worked in child care with invalid health assessments prior to obtaining updated assessments.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities & medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, parents are not given information on how to access the regulations electronically but the regulations are available in print at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
- Violation
During the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
A child was injured at the facility on 7/6/21 and treated at the emergency room. The operator did not verbally notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2021
- Violation
A child was injured at the facility on 7/6/21 and the parent was not given the original injury report on the day of the injury or when requested it later.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2021
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
On 7/28/21, rep observed children's lunches brought from home that were not refrigerated. Rep observed one unrefrigerated lunch that contained cheese. Director reports that parents have the option to use cold packs in place of refrigeration.
Corrected by Jul 29, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 22, 2025 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to update their clearances at least every 60…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 8, 2025 inspection noted: “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. The following staff wer…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 8, 2025 inspection noted: “A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #1 has not com…” — what has changed since then?
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