Play And Learn Paradise Daycare Center

3270.175(a) · A child 7 years of age or younger shall be transported in accordance with the requirements for parents and guardians as stated in 75 Pa.C.S. §4581 (relating to restraint systems).

On 3/24/26 during a complaint inspection children # 1, # 2 and # 3, ages 5, 7 and 9 were observed getting out of a van, the children reported that they were not wearing seatbelts. Facility vans do not have booster seats. Staff # 1 was driving the vehicle.

Corrected by Mar 27, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff persons # 2 and # 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 person(s) available to supervise staff persons # 2 and # 3, staff persons # 2 and # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons # 2 and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons # 2 and # 3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training, Health and Safety 6-hour training and Pediatric first aid/CPR.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2026

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3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.

On 3/24/26 during a complaint inspection, facility was unable to provide staff files for review. The staff files were received 4/7/26.

Corrected by Apr 21, 2026

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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. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Tiered LIS: 1. Staff/child ratio will be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a policy in order to maintain proper ratio. This policy will ensure that proper staff: child ratio is maintained at all times. This policy must address how proper ratios will be maintained during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up when a staff is required to answer the door for parents, how lunch breaks will be handled, and what staff should do if a parent is dropping off and they will have too many children. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all staff and have staff sign off that the understand and will follow the ratio policy. The operator shall provide a correction date when policy is completed. 3. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of three hours of training regarding Supervision. The training must be PQAS approved, in-person, and outside of childcare hours. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a correction date when training is completed.

On 3/24/26 during a complaint inspection the infant/toddler room and the preschool/school age rooms were observed to be out of ratio. Staff # 2 and # 3 were observed caring for 11 children, youngest 11 months old, oldest 2 years old. Staff # 1 was observed caring for 13 children, youngest 3 years old.

Corrected by Apr 21, 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #3, staff person # 3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person # 3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid/CPR.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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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.

File for Staff # 1 did not contain verification of annual fire safety training. Last one in file is dated 4/25/24.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Ped. first-aid/CPR. Staff persons # 2 and # 4 will have until 10/29/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons # 2 and # 4 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 persons # 2 and # 4, staff persons # 2 and # 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons # 2 and # 4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid/CPR.

Corrected by Oct 29, 2025

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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.

On 10/7/25 cribs were observed in use and not at least 2 feet apart.

Corrected by Oct 7, 2025

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3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Fee Agreement for Child # 1 did not include child's date of admission.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain name, address and phone number for child's physician.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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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.

Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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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; Tiered LIS: 1. Staff/child ratio's will be in compliance at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. Provider will post staff/child ratios in each childcare space. The provider shall provide a date for when this will be completed.

On 6/9/25 Staff # 1 was observed caring for 6 young toddlers in the Infant/Toddler Room for approximately 10 minutes. One child was picked up by parent during inspection allowing room to be in ratio.

Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

Diaper changing pad in the Toddler room was observed to have a rip in the surface, rendering the surface unable to be sanitized.

Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Infant bottles were not labeled with child's name.

Corrected by Jun 9, 2025

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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.

Kitchen refrigerator was missing an operating thermometer.

Corrected by Dec 26, 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. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months.

File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. State police clearances in file were dated 3/26/19 and 9/24/24.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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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.

First aid kit in the Preschool room was missing scissors, tweezers and soap.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Facility bathrooms did not contain a lidded waste can.

Corrected by Dec 19, 2024

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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.

Play mats in the Toddler room were observed to be ripped.

Corrected by Nov 8, 2024

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3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

File for Child # 2 did not contain a Child Service Report every 6 months.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2024

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3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. 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 Child # 2 was missing health insurance name and policy number. Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 were missing address for release persons.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2024

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

File for Staff # 2 did not contain verification of education.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2024

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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Facility did not conduct an emergency drill.

Corrected by Dec 26, 2024

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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.

There are no handwashing signs in either bathroom..

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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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.

The crib in the Infant room is not labeled.

Corrected by Feb 2, 2024

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3270.165 · An operator shall conspicuously post the menu at least 1 week in advance or provide a menu to each family.

There is no menu posted in the facility and no menu has been provided to the families.

Corrected by Jan 26, 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.

There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures for Child #1.

Corrected by Feb 2, 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.

There are five water-stained ceiling tiles in the Infant/Toddler Room.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2023

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