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138 Friendship Cir, Beaver PA 15009 · License #CER-00252800 · Center · Child Care Center
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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).
According to staff statements Staff #1 was alone with 3 infant aged children and 4 preschool aged children exceeding the 1 to 4 mixed age ratio until Staff #2 came in.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The current mandated reporter training for staff #1 is dated 6/25/25, which is more than 60 months after the previous training that is dated 6/15/20.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In the girls' bathroom by the Waddler's classroom, the bolts on the toilet (left side toilet if facing the toilets) were exposed, creating a visible hazard. In the bathroom by the Creative Caterpillars classroom, the bolts on the toilet were exposed, creating a visible hazard.
Disposition: Needs Verification
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
The sink in the kitchenette area of the Shooting Stars classroom lacked a handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first-aid kit in the Curiosity Club childcare space did not contain scissors or tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit in the Waddler Room was lacking soap and scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
The pour in place surface on the outdoor play space has numerous holes where it is coming up, this is a tripping hazard for the children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
Two broken magnetic toy tiles were observed in the Curiosity Club Room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
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.
In the Creative Caterpillars Room and the Mickey's Playhouse room foam blocks with bite marks were observed. In the Curiosity Club classroom there were foam number pegs with bite marks.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of Hepatitis A.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in any position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 (see staff code sheet for hire date) was lacking the NSOR clearance and contained a copy of the request for the NSOR clearance dated 2/14/23 which was after the staff's start date which makes it an unsuccessful provisional hire. Staff #1 cannot work in the facility until the NSOR clearance results are back and in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The file for staff person #1 received emergency plan training on 1/7/20 and 8/30/21, which is not annually.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
Staff person #2, with a start date of 10/28/22, did not complete professional development in topics areas 1-9.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for staff person #1 contained an evaluation completed on 12/30/19 and 1/31/21, which is more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The Curiosity room lacked a posted daily activities schedule. Staff stated that the schedule was taken down to make changes to the gross motor times.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Facility did not complete an emergency drill within the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #2, with a start date of 10/28/22, lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Facility allowed more than 30 days to pass between testing the smoke detectors on 3/26/21-4/28/21 and the last documented testing was on 12/27/21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.