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Home › PA › Blairsville › Great Expectations Child Care & Lrng Ctr
163 Maple Avenue Ext, Blairsville PA 15717 · License #CER-00250548 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
During naptime, the Preschool Room was observed to have children in care and did not contain any natural light and wasn't using the lamp located in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
It was observed in the front bathroom that there was not a handwashing sign located by the toilets.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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.
During naptime in the Preschool Room at approximately 1:45 PM, Staff #1 was observed caring for 18 Preschool Aged children without any natural or artificial lighting. The lack of lighting did not allow Staff #1 to see and properly assess the children for appropriate supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
The file for Staff Person #1 only contained one of the two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
It was observed that there was an unlocked cabinet below the sink in the lunchroom area that contained Clorox and cleaning products that were accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
The support rail on the outside playground fence gate has detached from the main post of the gate creating a possible pinch point on the fence.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was a bin of foam blocks observed in the Pre-K Counts 2 space that contained blocks with bite marks on them.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Child #1's emergency contact form was not in the childcare space in the Preschool classroom where the child was receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #1 was observed changing a diaper of a YT and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change was complete.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
Staff person #1 was observed changing a diaper of a YT and did not wash their hands after completing the diapering changing procedure.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
At approximately 10:45am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed to be supervising a group of 20 children in the preschool room. Staff #1 was able to name and identify 10 children in their group, Staff #2 identified 9 children in their group. One child was left out. Given a second attempt Staff #1 named and identified 10 children in their group and Staff #2 again named 9 children in their group. The same child was again left out. With the help of the Certification Representative the child that was left out was able to be identified and was assigned to Staff #2.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
There were more than 30 days between two of the fire detection system tests. The dates on the testing log were 3/16/23-4/27/23, with a current inspection of 5/5/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, #5, #6, and #8, contain verification of Health and Safety training completed prior to 9/30/16, making them invalid as of 4/29/22 due to a change in regulation.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #4 may not work at the facility until complete clearances are on file.
A review of the file for staff person #4 (see LIS code sheet) revealed that staff person #4 has resided out of state in the previous five years and lacks application for or clearances from the states where staff person #4 has previously resided.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
The hot water at the sink used by children in the Pre-K Counts room measured at 123° F. The hot water at the sinks used by the children in the toddler/preschool room measured at 113° F and 117° F respectively. The hot water at the sink used by the toddler room measured at 111° F.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center are not posted by the telephone in the toddler/preschool room and the toddler rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed four exposed bolts on the fencing in the outdoor gross motor space: one in the corner behind the bench, one in the near corner by the telephone pole, two on the fence immediately outside the exit door.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The two most recent health reports on file for child #2 are dated in an interval which exceeds 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The most recent health report on file for child #1, a school-age child, is dated 10/9/17, which is prior to child #1 beginning Kindergarten.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file for staff person #3 (see LIS code sheet) lacks verification of a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training completed within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the following intervals, the documented testing of the fire detection system occurred in an interval which exceeds 30 days: 1/3/22-2/21/22, 2/21/22-3/31/22, 5/12/22-6/23/22, 7/1/22-8/15/22, 8/15/22-9/15/22, and 11/3/22-12/28/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.