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Home › PA › Elizabethtown › Gears Kids Center Of Community Ctr
70 S Poplar St, Elizabethtown PA 17022 · License #CER-00254434 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PSP clearance with a request date of 6/27/22 but does not contain a dissemination date at the bottom of the page and is therefore not a complete clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed on 3/11/2026 protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets in the gym and boy's bathroom and are accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. During the inspection, the preschool class was observed playing in the gym. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
It was observed on 3/11/2026 in the gym, there are several areas with damaged paint and plaster.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
The operator did not require the parent of child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for a preschool child. This is evidenced by the most recent health report in child #1's record being dated 7/31/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The adult health assessment form for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) indicates that staff person #1 has a communicable diseases but does not include information describing the condition(s) and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual. The adult health assessment for staff person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the inspection when the provider demonstrated the fire detection system was operable, it was observed that the alarms could be heard in part of the building but not in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms; therefore, the fire detection devices or system are not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). (Temporarily corrected on site by installing an operable, battery operated smoke detector in the kindergarten and preschool classrooms.)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The operator did not require the parent of child # 2 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report in child #2's record being dated 9/10/2024. The operator did not require the parent of child # 3 (date of admission see LIS code sheet) to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health report in child #3's record being dated 1/30/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
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 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Documentation on file for facility person #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. Facility person #1 did not have an FBI DHS clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
Facility person #1 did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
More information is needed for facility person #1 from a health care professional regarding medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Facility Person #1 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 23, 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.
On 3/13/25, it was observed that a ceiling tile in the Kindergarten classroom had a water stain on it.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 3/13/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the baseboard, by the entry door in the Preschool classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d)/3270.124(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c). When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
It was observed at the time of inspection the school age classroom was outside of the building and did not have emergency contact information and a first-aid kit, including a bottle of water. (corrected at inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
An electrical outlet in the kindergarten classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. Corrected at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection a plastic toy sink in the kindergarten classroom had dust and hair and the door below the sink had a layer of dust and debris. Corrected at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2024
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the facility fire safety system was not being tested every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed at the time of inspection two electrical outlets did not have protective receptacle covers in the pre-school classroom. An electrical outlet on an extension cord did not have a protective receptacle cover in the Kindergarten classroom. Corrected at inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
It was observed at the time of inspection the hot water in the pre-school classroom bathroom sink was 120 degrees and the hot water temperature at the sink in the classroom was 118 degrees.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that child #!1 and child #2's emergency contact form and financial agreement were reviewed and signed on 3-8-22 and 12-5-22.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive training on the facility's supervision policy and staff expectations when support staff are present.
On 1/25/23, Child #1 left the classroom to go to his cubby, without asking Staff Persons #1 and #2 or itinerant teacher who was there to work with him. The IT teacher noticed that he was not present in the classroom and went out to retrieve him from his cubby area in the hallway. Camera footage of the classroom revealed that the child was out of the classroom, unsupervised for one minute.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
On 1/25/23, Child #1 left the classroom to go to his cubby, without asking Staff Persons #1 and #2 or itinerant teacher who was there to work with him. The IT teacher noticed that he was not present in the classroom and went out to retrieve him from his cubby area in the hallway. Camera footage of the classroom revealed that the child was out of the classroom, unsupervised for one minute.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have verification of annual emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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 facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1 did not have verification of completion of annual fire safety training in their record
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed at the time of inspection that an electrical outlet in the Kindergarten classroom did not have a protective receptacle cover. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2022
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection a the steps on the metal climber playground equipment had peeling white paint and was rusty.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
It was observed at the time of inspection the embedded outdoor play equipment was not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(c) · An individual 16 years of age or older who is enrolled in an approved training curriculum may be used as a staff person.
It was observed at the time of inspection that staff #1, age 16, was working as a staff member and was not enrolled in an approved training curriculum as required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed at the time of inspection, on 8-12-21, two school-age children playing in the gym were not assigned to a staff member responsible for their supervision.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.