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A Kids Place Drop In Child Care
20550 Route 19 Ste 25, Cranberry Township PA 16066 · License #CER-00255023 · Child Care Center
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- 20550 Route 19 Ste 25, Cranberry Township PA 16066 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 52 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
The file for Staff #2 contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance. Staff #2 was able to obtain an updated complete State Police clearance on the day of inspection.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- 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.
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.
Corrected by Mar 13, 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.
Based on the Fire Detection System Annual Letters, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 1 year where the smoke detectors were not tested, 2/4/25 and 3/12/26.
Corrected by Mar 13, 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.
The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI Clearance that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance.
Corrected by Mar 26, 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.
The file for Child #1 contained an Emergency Contact Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
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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 file for Child #1 contained a Financial Agreement Form that had not been updated within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
- 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.
The side exit was observed to be partially blocked due multiple bookshelves and a basketball hoop.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- 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 facilities Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
Corrected by Aug 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The parent letter regarding the emergency plan lacked information about accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 31, 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.
In Classroom 1 a large bottle of hand sanitizer, "labeled keep out of reach of children," was observed on a low shelf and accessible to the children in care. In the Back Room there was a box of Instant Cold Packs labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," in an unlocked cabinet.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
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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.
In the Outdoor PlaySpace next to the shed there was a rusty fence pole and multiple pieces of garbage scattered around the fenced in area posing a cutting and tripping hazard to the children in care. In the Back Room the back was coming off of a bookshelf and created a pinching hazard. In the Infant Room there were two blue partitions that were falling over and posed a toppling hazard. In the Infant Room a dangling cord was observed leading from the bottle warmer to the outlet and two dangling cords were observed in the Back Room next to the vaccuum that created a choking hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Aug 22, 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.
In the Back Room next to the vacuum chargers there was peeling paint.
Corrected by Aug 21, 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.
In the Outdoor Play Space there was a ripped pink and blue tennis ball and a deflated large blue bouncy ball that a child could sit on, these items were not in good and clean repair.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
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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.
In the Outdoor Play Space there were multiple rocks less than 1 inch in diameter that were accessible to children who are still putting objects in their mouths. In the Back Room there was an empty plastic bag that was in the unlock far right drawer making it accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
At 10:00 AM, 37 children were observed receiving care in Classroom 1 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 32 and 14 children were observed receiving care in Classroom 2 childcare space that has a designated maximum capacity of 10.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
- Violation
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.
Based on documentation at the facility, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days. The last documented fire drill took place on 6/13/24.
Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The last fire drill conducted on 6/13/24 lacked a written record on file at the facility indicating the hypothetical location of the fire and the number of children who participated in the fire drill.
Corrected by Aug 22, 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.
Based on documentation at the facility, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days. The last documented testing took place on 6/13/24.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.61(i) · The total number of children receiving child care services at the facility at any one time may not exceed the facility's maximum capacity.
At approximately 11:15 AM there were 53 children receiving care at the facility which exceeded the facilities maximum capacity of 52.
Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In Classroom 1 there were two long cords running along the ground from the Air Purifier to the outlet that created a tripping hazard to the children in care. In Classroom 2 there was a Smart Board sitting on the ground creating a toppling hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Although Staff #2's file contained Health and Safety Basic training at the time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 did not obtain the required training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 4/9/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid and CPR).
Corrected by Apr 3, 2024
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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 childcare position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance that had not been updated in the previous 60 months. Although the file for Staff# 2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the file did not contain a DHS FBI Clearance or request within 45 days of hire and therefore was incorrectly provisionally hired. The file for Staff #2 contained a DOE Clearance at the time of hire but has since obtained the correct clearance.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Classroom 2 there were four electrical outlets on a surge protector underneath the teacher desk that lacked protective receptacle covers. The outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Mar 25, 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.
One section of the white fence along the right side of the play space was detached from the other sections and created a tripping hazard for the children in care. The blue/green plastic fencing along the building had rough edges that created a cutting hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Apr 9, 2024
- 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.
The file for Child #1, a Preschool Aged Child contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 3/25/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 2nd dose of Hep A vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
- 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.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Health Assessment that was updated in an interval than 24 months.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- 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.
The file for Staff # 1 contained a Health Assessment that lacked information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected by Mar 29, 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 located in the Infant Room lacked nonporous gloves.
Corrected by Mar 10, 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.
Large flat foam squares being used as flooring in the outdoor play space were observed to be ripped and in disrepair.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed a pair of sharp teacher scissors in Classroom #2 that were on top of the teacher's desk in reach of the children, posing a threat to any child that was in care.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10 within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until 3/25/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 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 available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Health and Safety Basic Training).
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- 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 may not work at the facility.
The file for Staff #2 lacked a complete National Sex Offender Registry certificate (See LIS CODE sheet) as required by the CPSL.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- 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 cracked plastic landing platform on the pirate ship play structure and missing shutters on Grand Kitchen plastic playhouse that created a hole were observed in the outdoor play space, creating pinch points.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- 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 foam carpet with snags allowing the foam to be exposed was observed in the Infant Room. Games and puzzles labeled for Ages 3+due to small parts, were observed in Classroom #1. These items where accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- 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.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #1 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2023
- 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.
The Emergency Contact Form in the file for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- 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.
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed a cheese stick, which requires refrigeration, that was stored in a child's lunch box not in the refrigerator as required by regulation.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- 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 current Fire Detection System letter attesting to the operability of the facilities fire detection system was observed at the time of renewal inspection, it was observed that the previous year's letter expired 2/23/23 and the updated letter was obtained 3/7/23 leaving a gap in the annual letters.
Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
- 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.
The file for staff person #1, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, lacked verification of 2 years of experience working with children to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Mar 24, 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.
On the outdoor play space, the far end of the play space had a fence post with sharp edges at the top that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- 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.
There were 4 children receiving care in the school-age room that lacked emergency contact forms in the room.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At approximately 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in no staff person being physically present in the infant room with child #1. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2022
- Violation
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.
At approximately 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in child #1 not being supervised by a staff person while in the infant room. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
- Violation
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 10:08 a.m., child #1, a preschooler, was observed coming back to the preschool area in the large room from the infant room. Child #1 had walked through the infant room alone to the bathroom located in the infant room and then returned to the preschool area resulting in no staff person being physically present in the infant room with child #1. At that time, staff person #1 was in the young toddler area in the large room next to the infant room and was supervising a group of 4 young toddlers. Staff person #1 was identified as the staff person supervising child #1 while they were in the infant room and bathroom.
Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 13, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #2 contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance. Staff #2 was able to obtain an updated complete State Police clearance on the day of in…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 1, 2025 inspection noted: “The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained Child Abuse Clearances that were not obtained within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #3 co…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The side exit was observed to be partially blocked due multiple bookshelves and a basketball hoop.” — what has changed since then?
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