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Home › PA › Beaver Falls › Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center
2679 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls PA 15010 · License #CER-00245399 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The financial agreement on file for Child #3 did not include the persons to whom the child can be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the preschool room in the first unlocked drawer on the counter near the door were adult scissors accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff #3 includes verification of Pediatrics First Aid/CPR training dated 4/6/26, after the expiration date of 2/2026.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #3 includes DHS FBI clearances dated 1/17/17 and 3/7/22, and NSOR certificates dated 12/8/20 and 4/2/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #4 includes state police clearances dated 4/11/25 and 3/12/26, Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/12/21 and 3/17/26, and DHS FBI clearances dated 3/11/21 and 3/16/26, all more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #5 contained a Department of Education FBI Clearance dated 1/31/25 which is an unacceptable FBI clearance. The file for Staff #5 contained an old disclosure statement that is not acceptable.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
At approximately 11:15am it was observed that Staff #1 left the Toddler 1 room and entered the hallway leaving Staff #2 with 5 young toddlers and 1 older toddler.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the preschool room on the power strip for the smart board was an was an electrical outlet that did not contain a protective cover.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
At approximately 1055am it was observed in young toddler play area that their outside bags were on the ground accessible to children and contained sunscreen that stated keep out of reach of children. In the 3 bathrooms that the children use there was SANIS Toilet Bowl Clips powered my Microban which stated keep out of reach of children clipped to the inside of the toilet bowls accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file for child #2 did not contain the enrolling parents work address or work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
In the infant room in the cabinet above the refrigerator there were spray bottles that contained bleach mixtures not in a container.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
At approximately 1055am it was observed in outside young toddler play area that their outside bags which contained their first aid kits were on the ground accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
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.
In the toddler 2 room there were magna tiles that were cracked along the edges not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Outside in the young toddler play area coming from under the fence were pieces of wooden mulch that were less than 1 inch in diameter accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 most current child service report is dated 5/2026 which is more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The previous child service report in the file was not dated, making it invalid. Child #2 most current child service report is dated 4/2026 which is more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). The previous child service report in the file was not dated, making it invalid.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement on file for Child #3 does not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The file for child #1 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for child #1 did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for child #2 did not contain addresses of 3 of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The file for child #3 did not contain the address for one of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the toddler 1 room the emergency contact form was not present for one child that was receiving. In the toddler 2 room the emergency contact form was not present for one child that was receiving.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
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.
The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #2 are dated more than 6 months after enrollment(See LIS CODE SHEET). Signature date: Child #1 1/8/26, Child #2 1/27/26. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for child #3 is dated 12/2/25 which is more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature of 5/28/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. 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 #2's, a young toddler age child(See LIS CODE SHEET), two most recent health assessments are dated 5/28/25 and 4/15/26 which are more than 6 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) · 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 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, a preschool age child(See LIS CODE SHEET), most recent health assessment is dated 3/10/25 which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
In the toddler 2 room an albuterol inhaler that had been administered did not have the box with the prescription label.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
In the toddler 1 room was Children's Tylenol that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the toddler 1 room was Infant Ibuprofen that expired 1/2026.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the toddler 1 room was Camilia Liquid Doses-Teething Relief that did not have a log with written consent from a parent for administration.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
At approximately 11:05am it was observed in the toddler 1 room that the staff did not wash a child's hands with soap and water before lunch. When staff was asked do they normally wash a child's hands or just wipe them with a wipe they stated that they do not normally wash the children's hands they just wipe them.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(c) · The diapering area may not be used for food preparation or food service.
In the infant room, toddler 1 room, and toddler 2 room they were using the only sink in the room for washing hands after diapering which made it part of the diapering area. This sink in each room was also used for rinsing and filling cups and food prep for meals and snacks.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
The file for child #2 and 3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
The file for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
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.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates: 1/9/26-2/10/26 and 4/10/26-5/18/26 which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In the older toddler room, there was Infant Tylenol that expired on 10/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the preschool room there was Genexa Kids' Pain and Fever that did not have written parent consent for administration of medication.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
In bathrooms #2 and 3 there were used pull ups in the trash cans that were not hands free.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #4 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #1, 3, 4, and 5's files did not contain the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #1, 3, 4, and 5's financial agreements did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5's files did not contain the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #2, 3, and 4's files did not contain the enrolling parent's work address or work phone number. Child #4's file did not include the enrolling parent's home address.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #5's file did not contain the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Child #2, 3, and 4's files did not contain information on the child's special needs.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child #3's file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
In toddler 2 room at approximately 1130am the staff person did not ensure that a child's hands were washed after being diapered.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person #1's file contains an after-visit summary from the doctor instead of a health assessment which is not acceptable.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person #2's Health assessment dated 6/19/25 was marked that the staff member had a communicable disease without additional information.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff person #3's file contained the physical form from the doctor's office as the staff's health assessment. This assessment form does not indicate person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
Child #5's file did not contain the signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The trach cans in all 3 bathrooms were not lidded.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with special disabilities, nor did it have method to contact parents when the emergency occurs and the emergency ends to be reunited with their child.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b)(2) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
Staff #1's file did not have proof of 2 years of experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The water temperature in the sink in the preschool room was 121 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.73 · A facility shall have an operable telephone and a published telephone number.
The facility did not have a operable telephone and a published telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
Handwashing signs were missing from near the diaper table in the infant room, and both diaper tables in the toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff #2 Health assessment dated 8/19/24 was check that the staff was not suitable to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.