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Home › PA › Berwick › Little Blessings From Heaven
136 E 2nd St, Berwick PA 18603 · License #CER-00244147 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
While at the facility unannounced on 3/20/26 the inspector and director viewed video from 3/19/26 and observed the preschool classroom with staff #1 and #2 present. Child #1 was observed in a highchair for over 90 minutes and only removed from the highchair to be changed and once done child #1 was placed directly back into the highchair restricting the ability of child #1 to engage with peers and move about freely.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. TIERED LIS: 1. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Behavioral Management. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive approval from the DHS Northeast Regional Office regarding the training content prior to scheduling the training. The correction date for this portion of the plan should allow for all staff, including the director, to obtain the required training hours. 3. The facility director will develop and implement a behavioral management policy that will ensure staff fully understand their roles and responsibilities regarding appropriate behavioral techniques that give choice and structure to all children without restriction. The policy will also include ideas for age-appropriate discipline techniques, staff stress reducers, as well as age-appropriate redirection techniques. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction date for this should reflect a date that allows for the development and review of the plan as well as time to train staff on the policy.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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While at the facility unannounced on 3/20/26 the inspector and director viewed video from 3/19/26 and observed the preschool classroom with staff #1 and #2 present. Child #1 was observed in a highchair for over 90 minutes and only removed from the highchair to be changed and once done child #1 was placed directly back into the highchair restricting the ability of child #1 to engage with peers and move about freely.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The correction date for this must be immediate. 2. The director must arrange for staff #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding ratios. These trainings must include at least one hour of ratio training specific to nap time. The director must receive approval from the DHS Northeast Regional Office regarding the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.
On 1/27/26 the inspector observed naptime at the facility and found staff #1 alone with eleven young toddlers. Staff #1 stated that they brought their child from the other room in order to help the child sleep.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
Staff #1 confirmed to the inspector that while children were in care on 1/12/26 the temperature in the facility was 58 degrees. On 1/27/26 the inspector arrived unannounced to the facility and found the temperature to be 58 degrees as was read on a thermometer on the main floor childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed the fencing on the gate to the outdoor play space to be in disrepair, with sharp edges, and within reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed an infant in a crib that was labeled for another child as well as another infant in a crib that was unlabeled.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed the refrigerator in the toddler space to be missing the required thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child file #2 did not have the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement as are required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child file #1 did not have the required name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care as are required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child file #1was missing the required home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child files #2 and #3 were missing the required enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child file #1 was missing the required health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits as are required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2025
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child file #2 and #3 and found that the release person's address was missing from both files.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/15/25 the inspector observed child files and found that child file #1 and found that this child had been enrolled in care for over 6 months and did not have an update on the emergency contact form and agreement form as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Tiered LIS: 1. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director will develop and implement a discipline policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding reporting abusive behaviors by staff. The policy will also include ideas for age-appropriate discipline techniques, staff stress reducers, as well as age-appropriate redirection techniques. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction date for this should reflect a date that allows for the development and review of the plan as well as time to train staff on the policy.
On 6/20/25 the director self-reported that on this date staff #1 yelled at child #2 during a group outdoor picnic on resulting in the child becoming upset.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The correction date for this violation must be immediate. 2.The director or legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of training regarding ratio. The legal entity or director must obtain DHS approval of the training content prior to obtaining the training. The correction date for this portion of the plan should allow for all staff, including the director, to obtain the required training hours.
During the course of the unannounced complaint investigation the director and inspector observed an infant room staff walk out of the infant classroom leaving a ratio of one staff to five infants.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. The correction date for this violation must be immediate. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding supervision of children. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive approval from the DHS Northeast Regional Office regarding the training content prior to scheduling the training. The correction date for this portion of the plan should allow for all staff, including the director, to obtain the required training hours.
During the course of the unannounced complaint investigation the director openly disclosed that staff #1 and #2 were supervising 6 older toddlers when child #1 walked out of the area the two staff and six children were doing large muscle activity. Child #1walked out of area unbeknownst to both staff and proceeded up the stairs and was ultimately stopped and returned to the staff by an outside agency person who had followed the child out of the room and up the stairs attempting to get the child to return.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.