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8958 Route 220, Dushore PA 18614 · License #CER-00239002 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The operator's communications letter to parents regarding the facilities emergency plan did not include the lock down procedures or the special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not complete fire safety training annually. This is evidenced by the previously documented fire safety training on file dated 2/26/25 and the current fire safety training is dated 3/9/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
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 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. Clearances must be updated every 60 months. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The director and person responsible for record keeping will contact the Certification Representative to schedule an appointment to view a DHS Vodcast regarding staff files. The provider must provide a date for when this will be completed. 3. The person responsible for maintaining staff files must create a chart to track dates for renewing CPSL required documentation. The provider must provide a date for when this will be completed.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person #1 did not update their PSP clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or FBI clearance every 60 months as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the PSP clearances on file dated 9/30/20 & 3/23/26; Child Abuse clearances on file dated 1/21/21 & 3/9/26; and FBI clearances on file dated 10/25/20 & 3/24/26. Staff person #2 had a PSP clearance dated 7/11/23 that indicated the request was still pending. Staff person #2 updated their PSP clearance on 3/25/26. All other clearances were on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The refrigerator in the kitchen had a broken thermometer in it.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. 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 3/25/26. Cert Rep observed used tissues in an open garbage can located in the large preschool classroom. The bathroom in the small classroom did not have a lidded garbage can.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Both thermostats inside the facility classrooms showed the temperature was 64 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The hallway going into the second bathroom had items stacked on top of each other and items thrown on top of the stack creating a tipping hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a)/3270.102(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. 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 3/25/26. Peeling and chipping paint was observed in the outdoor play space near the basement window and this area is accessible to children. In the outdoor play space, the brown and red playhouse near the foot climber, the plastic floor is broken, creating a pinching hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 3/25/26. In the large preschool classroom, the rear exit door was locked with a deadbolt, and the exit ramp was obstructed with large plastic toys.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 on 3/25/26. In the small classroom, Cert Rep observed magna tiles on the floor. Staff reported to having a one-year-old in the classroom who is still placing objects in their mouths. Magna tiles are labeled for 3 and up.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The facility's parent handbook did contain a general daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) · 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 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 renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Child(ren) #1-3's emergency contact form did not contain the release person's address. Child #3's emergency contact form was not updated every 6 months. This is evidenced by the emergency contact form on file dated 8/26/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The small classroom did not have emergency contact information present in the childcare space for children receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. Staff person(s) #1-#3 did not update their health assessments every 24 months. This is evidenced by the health assessments on file: Staff #1: 9/26/23-3/10/26; Staff #2: 7/19/22-1/16/25; and Staff #3: 8/25/20-7/5/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.163(a)(1) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. During lunch, Cert Rep observed that the children were not provided a dairy product.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The fire drill log indicated that fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart on two occasions: 9/2/25-11/3/25 and 11/3/25-1/5/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/26. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions: 8/1/25-9/2/25, 10/1/25-11/3/25, 12/1/25-1/5/26, and 2/2/26-3/5/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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(s)#1-5 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 #1-5, staff person(s) #1-5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person(s) #1-5 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 1/18/23. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 staff 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 CPSL requires all clearances to be updated every 60 months.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. Staff person #1 did not update their NSOR clearance on file within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous NSOR on file dated 2/28/20 and the current NSOR is dated 3/3/25. All other clearances on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 3/26/25. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1)/3270.166(4) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. In the kitchen cert rep observed two baby bottles that were not labeled with the child's names. Child #1 does not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule from the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The facility's emergency plan does not provide information for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/26/25. The smoke detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on several occasions, 5/3/24-6/11/24, 7/10/24-8/16/24, 10/2/24-11/7/24, 11/7/24-12/23/24, 1/8/25-2/20/25 and 2/20/25-3/26/25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
On 5/28/24 during a verification visit, 3 young toddlers were playing in the mulched play areas.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 2 and # 3 did not contain address of release persons.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff persons #1, # 2 and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
First-aid kit in the Preschool room was hanging on a hook low enough for children to reach.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 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.
Back deck, play area for infants and toddlers was observed to have holes in the floor, making it unsafe for use.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Parent handbook does not have a supervision policy that is given to parents at time of application.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained a State Police Clearance for a volunteer.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Rest equipment was labeled with numbers. There was not a cot list posted.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Facility does not have an emergency transportation plan posted in each childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 trainings are completed, staff persons # 1 and # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1 and # 2, staff persons # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons # 1 and # 2 were observed to be caring for children. Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons # 1 and # 2 will have until 3/2/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons # 1 and # 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons # 1 and # 2, staff persons # 1 and # 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons # 1 and # 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Topics including pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. Staff person #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5, # 6 and # 7 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 3/2/23.
Staff persons #1, # 2, # 3, # 4, # 5 and #7 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 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.
Files for Staff # 1 and # 2 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 4/10/15 and 1/10/22. File for Staff # 2 contained Mandated Reporter Trainings dated 5/1/16 and 1/24/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Files for Staff # 2 and # 3 did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Director was not at facility at time of Renewal Inspection and did not have a designated staff assigned.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.