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3119 Old Berwick Rd, Bloomsburg PA 17815 · License #CER-00244986 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed a manual test dated for 6/18/25 and the next having been dated for 7/21/25.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.52 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. TIERED LIS: 1.The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2.The facility director will develop and implement a ratio policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding the adherence to staff/child ratio of children at all times. This policy should include provisions for staff call offs, early child drop-offs, and other such instances where ratio may be affected and ways ensure ratios are maintained at all times. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction for this portion of the plan shall reflect a date that is at least two weeks from the acceptance of this policy by the DHS Northeast Regional Office in order to ensure staff sign offs.
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During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed a ratio of one staff with three infants and two young toddlers, one staff with one young toddler and five older toddlers. The inspector observed a ratio of one staff with thirteen preschool aged children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed the toddler area to have graham crackers on the same shelf as Radiance Disinfectant wipes. The inspector also observed Goldfish and Radiance Disinfectant wipes sharing the same shelf in the main room area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed the first aid kit in the main room area to be missing scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed the refrigerator in the preschool room to be missing the required thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed the infant area to not have a hands-free garbage can for diapers.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/27/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a fire drill every 60 calendar days. The inspector observed a fire drill dated for 4/29/25 and the next having been dated for 6/30/25.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/20/24 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff had an initial PA Mandated Reporter training dated 3/31/19 and did not update this required training until 8/3/24. The Pa Mandated Reporter training is required to be updated every 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/20/24 the inspector observed the outdoor play space and found that the fencing bolts were uncovered and within reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/20/24 the inspector observed the outdoor play space and found a small play canopy that was ripped and within reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/20/24 the inspector observed the portable cribs in the infant room (with an infant asleep inside) to not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib as is required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
During the unannounced renewal inspection on 8/20/24 the inspector observed an infant asleep in a portable crib with a pacifier attached to a stuffed animal in the child's mouth.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.