The Toddler Center

3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

During renewal inspection on April 1, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of fire safety training.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

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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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on April 1, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain a PA State Police clearance conducted within 60 months (dated 1-29-21).

Corrected by Apr 1, 2026

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection on April 1, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint in the front room of building 2.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2026

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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.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain the Health and Safety 1 hour update, and the record of staff #2 did not contain Pediatric first-aid and CPR, or the Health and Safety trainings. Staff #1 and #2 were the only staff providing care in the classroom at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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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 provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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, 2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a PA State Police clearance, a Child abuse clearance, or the receipt/results of the DHS FBI clearance. The record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, or a receipt/results of the DHS FBI clearance. The record of facility person #3 (volunteer) did not contain a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, or an FBI clearance. Staff #1 and 2 and facility person #3 were the only persons present in the room providing care at the time of inspection.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, certification representative observed a monstera plant and philodendron plants in the child care space.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1 and 2 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test, and the record of facility person #3 contained a health assessment but no Tb test.

Corrected by Jul 23, 2025

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3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1, 2, and facility person #3 did not include verification of age.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2025

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3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not contain verification of education or experience.

Corrected by Jul 21, 2025

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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.

During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of staff #1 and 2 and facility person #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2025

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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.

During renewal inspection on April 9, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current pediatric first aid and CPR training (expired 3/2025).

Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

During renewal inspection on April 9, 2025, certification representative observed a jade plant and a golden pothos plant in the "specials" room.

Corrected by Apr 9, 2025

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3270.151(c)(2) · 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.

During renewal inspection on April 9, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of tuberculosis screening.

Corrected by May 21, 2025

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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.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of staff #1 and #2 did not contain documentation of the Health and Safety training updated completed within the timeframe prescribed by DHS.

Corrected by May 15, 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 provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification certificate, and the record of staff #3 did not contain receipts or results of the PA State police clearance, DHS FBI clearance, or NSOR verification.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. 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.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of education and experience in order to qualify them for the position in which they were performing.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of child #3 did not contain a health assessment completed within 12 months of previous health assessment (dated 2-10-23).

Corrected by May 13, 2024

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3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of staff #3 did not contain a health assessment.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the financial agreement of child #4 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 4-11-23).

Corrected by May 10, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid, both of which are required prior to admission.

Corrected by Apr 29, 2024

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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.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During renewal inspection on April 11, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of an annual minimum 12 clock hours of childcare training (record contained 7 hours of childcare training).

Corrected by May 15, 2024

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