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The Child Development Center Of Bethlehem
621 E Broad St, Bethlehem PA 18018 · License #CER-00240847 · Child Care Center
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- (908) 329-7366
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- Address
- 621 E Broad St, Bethlehem PA 18018 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 95 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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 training has been completed, Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and 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 #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4, then Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 were observed working together unsupervised by any other staff. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #6 were observed working together unsupervised by any other staff. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, Staff Person #3, and Staff Person #4 have completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #2 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 #2, then Staff Person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #2 had pediatric first aid and cpr training on file that expired 6/9/23. Staff Person #2 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/25/25, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. TIERED LIS 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for the director and anyone responsible for hiring new staff to register for and attend the existing provider orientation conducted by a Regional Office. The schedule of Existing Provider Orientations can be found https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/for-providers/training-schedule-child-care-group-homes The legal entity shall call the Regional Office to register for the training. The phone number for the Northeast Regional Office is 1-800-222-2108. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #5, an assistant group supervisor, contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a signed disclosure statement. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected by Jun 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Staff Person #1 must work as an aide until verification of education and experience qualifying them as an assistant group supervisor are on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, did not have verification of high school education or verification of child care experience on file.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, twelve uncovered outlets that were not equipped with faceplates were observed in the school age room. The preschool children were observed in the school age room while waiting to use the bathroom. One preschool child was observed trying to stick a toy helicopter blade into an electrical outlet. Two uncovered outlets were also observed in the young toddler room.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. TIERED LIS 1. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Health & Safety - Healthy Environments. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a Ziplock bag of children's medication including Tylenol, Motrin, and nystatin, was observed in a diaper bag on the floor in the infant room. The staff in the infant room stated that there is a child in the room that frequently tries to get into the diaper bags stored on the floor. The Ziplock bag of medication was accessible to the children in the infant room. Disinfectant wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed under the unlocked cabinet in the older toddler room.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, an unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the older toddler room. Staff stated that the spray bottle contained cleaner.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a dusty air vent was observed in the older toddler 2 room. The doors to the mechanical rooms were in the playroom were missing door handles. The floor was observed to have small pieces of garbage on the floor, including a sunflower seed shell. The school age room was not set up for use, with the furniture pushed together so that the walls could be painted. Pieces of electrical wire were on the floor and a fire extinguisher was on a table.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the wall across from the entrance to the playroom.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age room were not equipped with any trash cans.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no water in the portable sink in the older toddler 2 room. The portable sink is next to the changing table used by the staff for diaper changes.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, two toddler feeding chairs were observed in front of the emergency exit door in the preschool room.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the small storage ottomans in the playroom were observed to be broken and deteriorating from use.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, a plastic bag was observed in a diaper bag on the floor of the infant room where it was accessible to the infants and young toddlers in care. Plastic bags were observed in a diaper bag on the floor in a cubby in the older toddler 2 room where a child was observed putting toys in their mouth.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, ripped nap mats were observed in the preschool room. The nap mats and cots were not labeled for use by the children in the preschool room or in the infant room.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, only 10" - 1'9" of space on two sides was between most cots where the preschool and toddler children were observed sleeping in the preschool room.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the infant room.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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. TIERED LIS 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to complete the training entitled "Transition Plans, Practices, and Approaches: Pathways to Success" through Better Kid Care. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed sitting at a table with toddlers while they colored on one sheet of paper between three of them. Staff Person #6 was observed reading a long story to toddlers and preschool children in a very low voice that was barely audible. Most of the children were not engaged and were observed looking for something else to play with. Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 had a group of 16 preschool children in the school age room while children used the bathroom two at a time. The other children were sitting on the floor with no activities while waiting to use the bathroom.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. TIERED LIS 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision and Ratios. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 had a group of 16 preschool children in the school age room while children used the bathroom two at a time. The staff were standing in the doorway to the bathrooms. During this time, two children began sword fighting with electrical wires they found on the floor and another attempted to put a toy helicopter in an electrical outlet unnoticed by staff. While in the preschool room, Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #6 were frequently on one side of the L-shaped room while children would go to the other side of the L-shaped room for periods of time where they could not be seen by staff. Later during the inspection, Staff Person #6 left the preschool room for a period of one minute and entered the older toddler 2 room to put a cup away before returning. Staff Person #6 had a group of children in her primary care group at that time. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #6 were working in the preschool room with 16 preschool children. When asked to identify their primary care group, Staff Person #2 named 12 preschool children and Staff Person #6 named 4 preschool children. Staff Person #2 had too many children in their group to maintain proper ratio.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
- Violation
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. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The policy should include positive methods of classroom management. The policy must address how the staff will maintain compliance with subsections 3270.113b, 3270.113c, 3270.113d and 3270.113e. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. The operator shall provide a correction date for when the policy will be reviewed with all staff.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #3 was sitting at a table with the toddlers who were coloring. One toddler kept leaving the table. Staff Person #3 stated that they needed the toddler feeding chairs to strap two of the children in because they do not stay at the table. The staff further explained that the children will not stay at the table for meals and the chairs are needed to keep them at the table because they do not have the attention span yet.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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).
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The staff were using the Funnydaffer assessment for the children's growth and development, which is not an approved assessment tool. There was not an approved assessment providing the family information on the children's growth and development in the files.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The fee agreements of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include the date of admission of the children into the program.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the parent did not receive the original fee agreement.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the phone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information did not include the work address of the parents of Child #2. The emergency contact information did not include the work address or work phone number of the parents of Child #4.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of the following children did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of Child #1 and Child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address of the release person.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the emergency contact information for the enrolled children was not present in each child care space where they were receiving care.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement of Child #2 had not been updated within the past 6 months. The dates of the most recent updates were 6/16/25 of the emergency contact information and 8/29/23 of the fee agreement.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · 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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The current health assessment on file for Child #2 was not conducted within the past 12 months.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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. Child #1 and Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/17/26 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization records of the children were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 only contained administration of two pneumococcal immunizations. The immunization record for Child #2 only contained administration of one hepatitis A immunization.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preschool children were observed using the bathroom in the school age room. The children did not wash their hands after using the bathroom. The children were observed eating lunch in the preschool room. The children did not wash their hands before eating. Staff Person #1 was observed changing a toddler child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not wash the child's hand after diapering the child.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.134(c) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age rooms that were being used by the preschool children were not equipped with paper towels.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.134(d) · Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the bathrooms in the school age rooms that were being used by the preschool children did not have soap for hand washing. The bathroom next to the kitchen did not have soap for handwashing.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #6 was observed exiting the school age bathroom carrying a soiled diaper. The staff walked across the school age room to dispose of the diaper because the bathroom was not equipped with a trash can. Staff Person #1 was observed changing a toddler's diaper. Staff Person #1 used their hands to open the hands-free, plastic-lined trash can in the Older Toddler 2 Room.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not clean the changing table after changing the child. The changing pad was ripped and not able to be properly sanitized after each use.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #5 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed changing a child's diaper. Staff Person #1 did not wash their hands after. Staff Person #6 was observed walking from the bathroom to dispose of a dirty diaper. Staff Person #6 did not return to the bathroom to wash their hands. Staff serving lunch to the children did not wash their hands before serving the children lunch.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, milk was observed in two children's lunch boxes in the older toddler 2 room. The lunch boxes were on the cubbies in the classroom.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, there was no feeding schedule on file for any of the infants enrolled at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, unlabeled bottles were observed in the infant room refrigerator.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of Child #5 did not include the child's date of admission into the program.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information of the following children did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff: Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #4 did not include any letters of reference.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #3 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on 8/25/25, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. There is no other pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the inspection report for the fire detection system was reviewed. The most recent report was dated 7/9/25 and the previous report was dated 6/21/24, more than a year prior to the current inspection.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The initial health assessments on file for Child #1 and Child #3 were not received within 60 days of the children's first date of attendance.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
- Violation
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.
Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 4/30/2025. On 6/4/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the kitchen play set was still in the young toddler 1 room and the plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.
A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/25. At that time, the young toddler room was observed to have torn paper and torn pieces of tinsel garland scattered about the floor. Staff said that the trash had been there the previous day.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the child files included the business name, address, and phone number of the parents.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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 OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENT C-22-04 requires facility emergency plans to include continuity of operations during and after an emergency that includes continuing daily operations, backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a current NSOR certificate is on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the NSOR for Staff Person #1 had not been updated within 60 months. This was evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 1/22/20.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include verification of education or experience qualifying them for their position.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, Johnson's shampoo was found in a backpack in a floor level cubby where it was accessible to the young toddlers in care. The shampoo was labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Corrected by Mar 18, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the facility used Bright Wheel to access children's emergency contact information in the classrooms. Bright Wheel does not include the name, address, and phone number of the child's physician, the health insurance information for the child, the emergency contact of the child, or the release person of the child.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the debris and paint chips were observed on the floors of the facility. The toilet and sink in the older toddler 2 bathroom were visibly dirty. Dirt and dust was observed to be accumulated around the ceiling vents in the classrooms. A water stained ceiling tile was observed near the bathroom in the school age room.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, peeling paint was observed flaking off the walls in the young toddler 1 room, and in the preschool room.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in the school age room were not equipped with lidded trash cans.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, plastic from the kitchen play set in the young toddler 1 room was flaking off when touched.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was 55° F.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. None of the child files were reviewed included the child's date of admission.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space or located in the emergency backpacks that accompany children when leaving the facility.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact information and fee agreement of Child #2 had not been reviewed by the parent since 5/12/24.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(c) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the older toddler 2 bathroom was not equipped with paper towels for handwashing.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include whether the staff was free from communicable diseases.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the health assessment on file for Staff Person #2 did not include whether the staff was suitable to provide child care.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, did not include any letters of reference.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the child care center had not provided electronic access to the child care regulations to the parents.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group in the first room to the right was engaged in free play. Staff Person #4 stated that the children have free days on Fridays, with the school age group having more of a free schedule, with themed weeks. The preschool and school age group in the Grass Room with Staff Person #1 was having a free day without any planned activities. Staff Person #2 stated that the older toddlers and preschool have "chill days" on Fridays without any planned activities.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no posted schedule in the Preschool Room, School Age Room, Grass Room, or the first room to the right upon entering the building where a group of school age children were observed during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
A complaint inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, the preschool and school age group with Staff Person #1 was observed in the Grass Room with the older toddler and preschool group with Staff Person #2. The children were observed hitting each other with large plastic toys, throwing large pieces of soft climbing equipment, attempting to ride scooters on the large climbing equipment. Many children were fighting and two girls were observed trying to pick a lock to the mechanical room with a bobby pin. Children were observed running from the room three different times. Staff Person #1 stated that sometimes they will use bubbles in the grass room, but it is mostly for free play.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must post ratio requirements in all child care spaces.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
- Violation
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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #3 was observed working with a group of five older toddlers and one young toddler. There should be no more than five children in the group of Staff Person #3 due to the young toddler in the room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #4 was observed working with a group of ten preschool and school age children in the first room to the right upon entering the building, which has a measured capacity of 7 children. There was no posted schedule indicating that the room capacity would be exceeded.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.62(b) · Outdoor or indoor play space shall be measured at 65 square feet per child.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising a group of eight preschool and school age children and Staff Person #2 was observed supervising a group of 4 older toddlers and preschool children in the Grass Room. The Grass Room is the indoor play space, which has a measured capacity of 9 children.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, two uncovered outlets were observed in the Preschool Room, where they were accessible to the older toddlers and preschool children who were in the room throughout the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, all purpose cleaner and Wizard double action odor eliminator were observed in the School Age Room on a shelf approximately 3 feet high, where they were accessible to the school age children in the room. Both were labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a large carpet was observed bunched in many places posing tripping hazards in the Preschool Room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, there was no sink or source of running water in the infant 2 room or the older toddler 2 room, where staff stated that they changed the children's diapers at the changing tables.
Corrected by Sep 5, 2024
- Violation
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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, plastic bags and plastic gloves were observed hanging in cubbies and on the low shelf (approximately 12 inches) in the older toddler 2 room, where they were accessible to the toddlers in the room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper supervision. This policy will ensure that all children are properly assigned to a staff person and supervised at all times. This policy must address supervision during transition times, such as visiting the bathroom and supervision in the indoor play space. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the supervision policy.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, a child was observed leaving the Grass Room, walking through the preschool room, through the school age room, to use the bathroom in the school age room, while Staff Person #1 stood in the doorway of the Grass Room. The child was no longer visible after entering the school age room. At another point during the inspection, the eight preschool and school age children were leaving the Grass Room to have snack in the Preschool Room. Four of the children went to the school age room unsupervised to get their snacks.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, Hyland's natural diaper rash cream was observed on a shelf of the diaper changing table in the Infant 2 Room, approximately 12 inches high, where it was accessible to the toddlers in the room.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/2/24. At that time, staff stated that they would take the children from the classroom, through the preschool room, through the school age room, into the bathroom for handwashing after changing their diapers. The school age and preschool children were observed exiting the Grass Room, gathering their snack from their cubbies, and sitting down at the tables to eat their snack without washing their hands.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2024
- Violation
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 school aged classroom is missing soap.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Facility staff # 1 & # 4 do not have proof of annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Facility staff # 3 will have until 4/18/24 to complete in person Pediatric First Aid and CPR by a PQAS approved instructor. Facility staff # 3 shall be supervised by an AGS who has completed the training until the training is completed by facility staff # 3. If no facility staff are available to supervise facility staff # 3, facility staff # 3 cannot work with children.
Facility staff # 3 has been hired and working at facility over 90 days and does not have Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #2 & 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Facility staff # 2 & # 3 do not have a state police clearance on file nor do they have proof they applied for the PA state police clearance at time of hire.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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 # 4 has not had a staff evaluation completed in over 12 months by the facility director.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
There is Vaseline for a child on a shelf of the changing table accessible to the children in the toddler classroom. The children all can reach the shelf in the room. There is Purell and Baby organics hand sanitizer on a shelf in the preschool classroom accessible to the children. There is a plug in Air Wick air freshener in the preschool classroom wall accessible to the children.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
There are 5 stained ceiling tiles in the school aged classroom. There is 1 stained ceiling tile in the first bathroom of the school aged classroom to the right of the school aged right wall. The tile is closest to the vent.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There is peeling chipped paint on the walls in the preschool classroom.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
There is a broken leg on a wooden chair in the school aged classroom along with a broken Ronbe infant swing and a broken bouncer chair with a bear on the covering. There is a missing leg on a Fisher Price young toddler standing table toy in the young toddler classroom.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
There are plastic streamers and a bag of balloons not blown up in a small plastic bag that is ripped open on the infant bucket seat table in the young toddler classroom.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
There is a brown and white toddler chair in the young toddler classroom missing the t straps that should be attached A bucket seat table in the young toddler classroom is missing 1 of 4 seats and none of the seats have the t straps that should be on them.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Child # 3 has a fee agreement not signed by the operator and the original agreement is on file at the facility not given to the parent as required.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Child # 4 does not have the fee amount to be charged listed on the fee agreement.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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 # 3 does not have a child service report completed and has attended the facility over 6 months. Child # 5 has an Ages and Stages child assessment on file that is not accepted or approved by OCDEL to be used as a child service report.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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 & # 5 do not have health insurance policy names or numbers on file. Child # 3 does not have their health insurance policy number on file.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
There is expired moldy turkey in the young toddler classroom refrigerator. The turkey expired in January 2024. There is expired Lactaid Milk in the young toddler classroom refrigerator that expired October 29, 2023.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
The following children have not had their emergency contact forms or fee agreements updated in over 6 months since August of 2023: Child # 1,2,3 & 4.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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 does not have signed consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child # 1 does not have signed consent for transportation, walks, swimming or wading.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
Facility staff # 1, 2 4 & 6 do not have proof of education or experience on file.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Facility staff # 2 & 3 do not have references on file.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.
The facility director was not onsite for the inspection to provide a valid photo identification.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
There has not been an emergency drill conducted in over 12 months since 2/1/23.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
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 did not test the fire alarm system in over 30 days from 1/15/24 to 2/19/24. There is no documentation from the building manager also showing they actually tested the alarm.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff person # 1 & # 4 do not have 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.
During a complaint investigation, the facility menu was only posted in the facility kitchen that families do not have access to, and the menu was more than a week old.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.114 · Weather permitting, children shall be taken out doors daily.
During a complaint investigation, the facility operator and staff report children at facility are not taken outdoors daily.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
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 a complaint investigation conducted on 8/11/23, cert rep observed onsite at facility numerous ABC throw rugs throughout the facility classrooms stained, not clean and not in good repair. Rep also observed a cable wire sticking out of the corner left bottom wall of the toddler classroom under a television on the wall.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- Violation
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.
There is 409 cleaner on a shelf in the school aged classroom accessible to the children. There is Purell hand sanitizer, Lysol bathroom cleaner and Lysol air purifier on a shelf in the toddler room across from the kitchen on a shelf accessible to the children.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit is on a shelf accessible to the children in the school aged classroom.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.
There are no paper towels or hand soap in the school aged class bathroom used by the children.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- Violation
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 facility director has not conducted a staff evaluation for facility staff # 1,2, & 3 in over 12 months.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
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 # 1,2,3 & 4 did not have an approved child service report completed in the past 6 months.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2023
- Violation
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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
A complaint investigation was conducted 9/27/22, during the investigation it was verified through staff interviews that child # 1 was alone with the child's therapist, in the lobby, for therapy on 9/1/2022. Child # 1was not supervised by any staff person at the facility while receiving therapy.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
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 training is completed, staff person # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff persons available to to supervise staff person # 2, staff person # 2, may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person # 2 was observed on 9/27/22 to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required to caring for children unsupervised: 10 Hour Health and Safety Training.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
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 operator needs to develop a policy on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma.
During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22 rep was informed by facility operator that they did not create a policy on prevention of shaken baby syndrome, child maltreatment and abusive head trauma that was due by 4/29/22.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. In accordance with the CPSL all clearances must be updated at least every 60 months,
During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22, facility staff # 1 has a state police clearance and child abuse clearance both from 8/27/17 that are expired.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
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 wall behind the bathroom door in the front facility bathroom , next to the kitchen has a hole in it.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Child # 1 does not have emergency contact release names on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
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 does not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care or first aid.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Child # 1 enrolled and attending the facility until 9/23/22 did not have a fee agreement completed since being enrolled and attending.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
During an unannounced inspection on 9/27/22, fire drill logs and testing log were out of compliance. Fire drill was last conducted in over 60 days on 5/18/22 and last testing date was over 30 days tested on 6/8/22.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) · 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. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Child # 1, who was enrolled and attended the facility for over 60 days, does not have a health assessment or immunization status on file.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Violation
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 # 3 did not complete a annual staff evaluation for facility staff #2. Facility staff person # 2 has been employed at the facility for more than 12 months since 9/8/20.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
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.
There is toxic hand sanitizer on a shelves accessible to the children in both the preschool classroom and the toddler classroom.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
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 toddler classroom in the back of the facility has 2 spots on the back wall that are peeling, chipped and cracked. The toddler 2 classroom that is in the front of the facility next to the directors office has peeling chipped paint on the wall the window is located on. The toddler 3 classroom that faces the front of the building to the left of the facility exit door has a hole in the wall that is to the top left area of the wall facing inside the classroom door. The school age classroom has a total of 4 ceiling tiles that are not in good repair: 2 ceiling tiles are cracked and have holes in them and 2 ceiling tiles are stained in the classroom.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Fee agreements for child 1,2,3,4 & 5 all enrolled and attending the facility are not signed by the facility operator.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.134(c)/3270.134(d) · Paper towels may be used as towels and washcloths. Paper towels shall be discarded after each use. Liquid or powdered soap shall be used for handwashing.
The restroom in the front entrance area of the facility used by the children has no paper towels. The 2 school aged classroom bathrooms in the school aged classroom have no soap or paper towels.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
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.
The diapering can in the toddler 2 classroom facing the front of the facility to the left of the directors office has a diapering can that is broken and not hands free.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
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.
Facility person # 1 hired and working at facility since 2/28/22 does not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Facility emergency plan last updated 11/10/21 does not have accommodations listed for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Plan also has a different relocation address to go to incase of emergency then what is listed on the enrollment paperwork provided to parents. There is no documentation that an emergency drill was conducted annually at facility.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
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 has not tested alarm system within 30 days from 1/13/22 to 2/14/22.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
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.
Facility emergency plan has no documentation that plan was not sent annually as required to the local emergency management office or local municipality. Emergency plan was reviewed last 11/10/21.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/21/2021 and certification representative observed a dead cockroach that was stuck inside a glue mouse trap on the floor of the kitchen.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/21/21. The kitchen cabinets had spilled food on the cabinets that were not washed down. The facility classrooms had small shreds of paper all over the floor. Facility staff said vacuum was not working properly during the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 17, 2026 inspection noted: “A renewal inspection was conducted 3/17/26. At that time, the preservice training for all staff was reviewed. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 were observed…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/25. At that time, the bathrooms next to the kitchen, in the older toddler 2 room, and in th…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 4, 2025 inspection noted: “A complaint inspection was conducted on 6/4/25. At that time, the young toddler room was observed to have torn paper and torn pieces of tinsel garland scattered…” — what has changed since then?
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