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Home › PA › Emmaus › Growing Minds Learning Center Llc
1336 W Minor St, Emmaus PA 18049 · License #CER-00242464 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
On 4/7/26 during a complaint inspection 2 infants were observed sleeping in a bouncy seat and a boppy pillow. Staff admitted that they were asleep for over 10 minutes. One infant was observed sleeping in a crib with a pacifier strap attached and one infant was observed with a bib on while sleeping in the crib.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
During complaint inspection it was reported that Staff # 1 was yelling in front of children, causing one child to wake up from a nap in distress. Staff # 1 was terminated due to the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
On 1/7/26 during a complaint inspection it was observed that the Pre-K and 2-year-old rooms did not have a daily schedule posted.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The correction for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all staff to receive a minimum of 3 hours of training regarding supervision and ratio. 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 date when this training will be completed.
On 12/22/25 during a complaint inspection, staff # 1 admitted that while taking children to the bathroom for handwashing staff # 2 would be left out of ratio. This happened several times throughout the day.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. See SIN-00279930
On 12/22/25 during a complaint inspection, staff # 1 admitted that while taking children to the bathroom for handwashing staff # 2 would be left out of ratio. This happened several times throughout the day.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. TIERED LIS: 1.The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2.The facility director will develop and implement a ratio policy that will ensure staff fully understand their responsibility regarding the adherence to staff/child ratio of children at all times. This policy should include provisions for staff call offs and other such instances where ratio may be affected and ways ensure ratios are maintained at all times. This policy must be submitted to the DHS Northeast Regional Office prior to implementation for approval. Once this policy is accepted by the DHS Northeast Regional Office the director will ensure all staff and facility persons sign off on this policy as well as all new hires moving forward. The correction for this portion of the plan shall reflect a date that is at least one month from the acceptance of this policy by the DHS Northeast Regional Office in order to ensure staff sign offs.
On October 16, 2025, a complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. At approximately 8:25 AM it was observed that there were 18 preschool aged children in the preschool room with 1 staff. A second staff did arrive at 8:30 AM. Staff reported that this is not the first time a room at the facility has been out of ratio recently.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On October 16, 2025, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and a can of Lysol, and a container of disinfecting wipes were found on a counter within reach of the children in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
On October 16, 2025, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility and potentially hazardous food (cheese sticks, yogurt, and strawberries) were found on a cart in the preschool room. Staff reported that the food is put in the refrigerator at 8:45. Children begin arriving at 7:30.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: nutrition. 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). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility. 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.
On July 10, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted. A review of staff files found that Staff Person #1 resided outside Pennsylvania within the last 5 years and did not have clearances on file from that state. Staff person #1 has been working in a childcare position at the facility. (See code sheet for date of hire)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: background checks. 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). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position with direct contact with children at the facility. 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.
On July 10, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted. A review of staff files found that Staff Person #1 was fingerprinted for their FBI clearance after starting in a direct childcare position at the facility. There was no proof of request of the FBI clearance in the file of Staff Person #1. (See code sheet for date of hire)
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. In the toddler room, a bottle of spray-on hair detangler that said "keep out of reach of children" was found in a bin that was accessible to children. In the unlocked staff bathroom in the preschool room, a spray can of Glade deodorizer was found on a shelf that was within reach of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility. A review of children's files found that Child #1's file was missing health insurance policy number on the emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
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.
In the school age room, several outlets did not have protective covers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 were no handwashing reminder signs in the bathrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
In the toddler room, a plastic bin containing toys had a cracked lid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance secured at time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
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). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
Staff person #1 has been working in a childcare position for more than 45 days without a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
There were several exposed bolts on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Cribs in the infant room were closer than 2 feet on one side while children were in them napping.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 16, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.