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Home › PA › Bedford › The Little Learning Lamp Preschool At Bedford
3639 Business 220, Bedford PA 15522 · License #CER-00253456 · Center · Child Care Center
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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). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The file of staff #3 lacked an NSOR clearance at the time on hire due to the fact it was dated 9-25-25 (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
Category: supervision. 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 of staff #1 lacked annual evaluations every 12 months due to the fact they were dated 6-24 and 8-25. The file of staff #2 lacked an annual evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Based on the emergency plan drill, drills were conducted more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 10/2024 and 11/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
At the time of reviewing the emergency plan there was no documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 2/5/25 observed the first-aid kit in the purple room was accessible to children on a bottom shelf in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
On 2/5/25 observed the above ground windows in room 134 were not restricted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
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.
On 2/5/25 observed multiple toilets in the boys and girl's bathrooms used by the children did not have written handwashing signs posted by them.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
On 2/5/25 observed the agreement for child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
On 2/5/25 observed the updated health report for child #4 did not contain a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
On 2/3/25 observed staff file #1 contained an incomplete initial health assessment which did not contain the required information for question two.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(a) · Child records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
On 2/5/25 observed the child files in the purple room were in a cabinet which was not locked at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
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).
Observed staff file #1, a provisional hire, contained an NSOR verification letter which was dated more than 45 days after staff #1began working in a child care position. Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of removal from a child care position when they had been a provisional hire for 45 days and the NSOR clearance was not in the staff file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Observed the first-aid kit in room 134 was accessible to children when it was sitting on a low counter.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
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.
Observed the hallway bathrooms used by the children did not contain handwashing signs by the toilets and many of the sinks.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
Observed the refrigerator in room 134 measured 50 degrees at the time the temperature was checked.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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.
Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
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.
Observed the emergency contact information for child file #2 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3)/3270.133(4) · 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. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Observed several packets of Bacitracin and burn cream, in the first-aid kit in room 134, which were not labeled with the name for whom the medication was intended. The first-aid kit was accessible to children on a low counter in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
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.
Observed the documentation for the required annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information listed on the OCDEL emergency drill log. The log in the purple room did not contain the type of emergency drill and there was no documentation of room 134 participating in the emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Observed the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
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.
Observed child file #2, who had been in attendance for more than 60 days, contained an incomplete initial health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Observed there was no documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility within the previous 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
Observed staff file #1 contained updated certification in pediatric first aid and cpr which was dated after the expiration of the previous valid pediatric first aid and cpr certification.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Observed hand sanitizer in room 134, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children on a low shelf and in several children's cubbies. Observed an instant ice pack, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in a bag on a low shelf in the purple room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
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.
Observed the ceiling vent in the bathroom of room 134 needed to be cleaned.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed the bathrooms used by the children in the purple room did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
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.
Observed cubby dividers in room 134 which had peeling covers and exposed foam. Observed in the purple room, two wooden shelving units which had exposed metal edges creating pinch points.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
Observed child file #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed triple antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit in room 134, which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Observed there was no established medication log for an albuterol inhaler in room 134.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed in the purple room, a child returning from lunch placed a packet of string cheese, labeled keep refrigerated, into a bin of non-perishable food in her cubby.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The files of children #2, #4, and #5 lacked agreements with the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
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.
The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
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.
The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with the work addresses and telephone numbers of the parents.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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 of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The file of staff #1 had health assessments that were more than 24 months apart due to the fact the health assessments were dated 11-27-19 and 12-28-21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
Upon review of documents on site and after conversation with staff, it was determined an emergency drill was not conducted by 12-19-21 nor has a drill been conducted since 12-19-21.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
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.
Based on documentation on the fire drill log, fire drills did not occur every 60 days due to the fact the dates documented were 10-6-21 and 2-2-22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.