Stems Of Learning Child Care Academy

3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

Preschool room did not have a daily schedule posted.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2026

View 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 emergency contact form for child # 2 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2026

View 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.

Emergency contact form for Child # 1 did not contain address of release persons.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2026

View state record

3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Diaper changing pad in the toddler room was observed to be ripped, rendering it unable to be sanitized.

Corrected by Jul 8, 2026

View state record

3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.

Diaper area in the Toddler Room did not contain a hand washing station.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

View 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.

Facility does not have a current certificate of compliance posted. Certificate posted is dated 8/10/23 to 8/10/24.

Corrected by Jun 6, 2025

View 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.

Facility emergency plan does not contain a continuity of operations.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

View state record

3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

The parent handbook does not contain a supervision policy.

Corrected by Aug 8, 2024

View state record

3270.123(a)(3)/3270.123(a)(6) · 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). An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Child # 2 does not have the date of admission listed on the child's agreement. Child # 2 did not have a child service form completed in over 6 months from 8/2/22 to 5/1/23.

Corrected by May 18, 2023

View state record

3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Child # 3 has not had the influenza vaccination in over 12 months since 2/4/20. Child # 4 does not have proof of the influenza vaccination, nor do they have a letter of exemption on file by a parent or guardian.

Corrected by May 18, 2023

View 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.

Child # 1 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/2/22 to 3/9/23 and their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 2/8/22 to 3/9/23. Child # 3 did not have their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/23/22 to 3/10/23 and their fee agreement updated in over 6 months from 8/23/23 to 3/10/23.

Corrected by May 18, 2023

View state record

3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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 # 1 enrolled and attending the facility, does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid treatment.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

View 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 # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at facility.

Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and CPR and 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

View state record

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person # 1 will have until 2/2/23to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at facility.

Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10-hour Health and Safety Training and PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

Corrected by Jan 19, 2023

View state record

3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

There was an unlabeled bottle on the classroom shelf of the upstairs preschool classroom with liquid in the bottle.

Corrected by Jan 12, 2023

View state record

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Facility staff # 1 has an FBI clearance on file that is expired.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

View 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.

Facility staff # 2 has not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months since July 2021.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

View 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 # 1 enrolled and attending the facility does not have medical insurance policy name or number on file.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

View state record

3270.124(f) · 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

Child # 2 has not had their emergency contact information updated in over 6 months since 3/1/22.

Corrected by Sep 7, 2022

View 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 operator did not test the fire alarms and smoke detectors in over 30 days from 2/1/22 to 3/3/22.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2022

View state record

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.

Facility person # 1 hired and working since 4/12/21 does not have a NSOR

Corrected by Aug 17, 2021

View state record