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Bright Horizons At Erie

5450 Merwin Ln, Erie PA 16510 · License #CER-00247952 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 129 children4-Star programLast inspected May 27, 2026
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  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 129 children
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Violations, past 3 yrs
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0
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0
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10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
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4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
May 27, 2026 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

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

    Observed peeling, flaking paint and plaster in the following areas: from a small hole under the whiteboard in the Todd 1 Room. From holes in the wall in the left corner of the Twos 2 Room. Near the sink in the K-Prep Room. On several of the fence caps in the outdoor play spaces.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    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.

    The fire drill/fire system test log documents one occasion where fire system checks exceeded thirty days between tests: 3/6-4/14.

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2026

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Nov 19, 2025 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

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  • Violation

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

    The most recent State Police and Child Abuse Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The file for Staff Person #3, who permanently resides in South Dakota, did not contain the necessary out of state clearances for South Dakota conducted within the past 60 months.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    The file for Staff Person #2, who has been working at the facility for more than one year, did not include an annual written evaluation (See LIS Code Sheet).

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Observed dried food and drink particles on the wall between the sink and the refrigerator in the Toddler 2 Room. Observed a ceiling tile discolored from water damage above the Discovery Learning Area in the Twos 2 Room.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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  • Violation

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

    Observed flaking paint and plaster from holes in a wall, of which a bulletin board had been removed, across from the diaper changing table in the Toddler 1 Room.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Observed food and drink residue on the bottom shelf and the base of the refrigerator in the Toddler 2 Room.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

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  • Violation

    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).

    The most recent Child Service Reports in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between reports.

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

    On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:00 AM in the Toddler 1 Room, observed Staff Person #4 lift the lid of the hands-free can, rather than use the foot petal, when disposing a soiled diaper.

    Corrected by Nov 19, 2025

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May 8, 2025 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. TIERED LIS: 1. The legal entity must create a written discipline policy that includes 3270.113(b). The policy should incorporate the staff responsibilities for mandated reporting of child abuse. The written discipline policy must incorporate into the parent handbook. Each staff must review and sign the policy, and a copy of the policy shall be included in the child and staff handbooks. Documentation of staff signatures will be provided to OCDEL representative upon request. 2. The legal entity shall require all staff at the facility to attend 2 hours in person training regarding appropriated discipline techniques by the ELRC within 2 months of the approval of this plan of correction. Documentation of the completed training will be provided to the OCDEL representative upon request. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. 3. The legal entity shall require all staff at the facility to retake mandated reporting training. Documentation of the completed training will be provided to the OCDEL representative. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department. 4. The legal entity shall hold monthly staff meetings for a period of four months following the acceptance of the plan of correction. Each meeting must follow a structured agenda that promotes a supportive environment, reinforces positive guidance strategies, and eliminates the use of inappropriate discipline or punitive practices. The staff meeting agenda will also include a review of citations made by the Dept in the last 6 months. Provider must keep documentation of a dated agenda along with a signed attendance sheet for each monthly meeting. Documentation of each monthly meeting will be made provided to OCDEL representatives upon request.

    Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed squirting water in the faces of preschool-age children as a form of discipline, resulting in the children's hair being visibly wet and dripping.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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Apr 9, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

    Based on investigation findings, staff #1 has singled children out for ridicule by saying "Stop it you're too old to act like a baby, you're being ridiculous, you're 4."

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

    Based on investigation findings, staff #1 has used harsh and demeaning language in the presence of children including calling children spoiled, entitled brats, and telling a child they were acting like a baby.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

    Based on investigation findings, on 4/01/25 staff #1 restrained child #1. While child #1 was in a seated position on the floor, staff #1 stood above them with their hands on the child's shoulders for approximately 2-3 minutes while saying the child was out of control.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · 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.

    The files for Staff Person #1, 4 and 5 did not include documentation of training in the facility's emergency plan conducted within the past 12 months.

    Corrected by Apr 16, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 most recent FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The most recent State Police, Child Abuse, FBI Clearances and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between clearances.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 12 months between evaluations.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

    Observed a golden pothos and philodendron, which were accessible to children, in the Preschool Room.

    Corrected by Mar 28, 2025

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  • Violation

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

    Observed peeling paint on the wall and around the sink in the bathroom between the Preschool and PreK bathroom.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

    A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the windows in the Twos 1 and Preschool Rooms.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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  • Violation

    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.

    Observed less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots for three of the children who were napping in the Twos 2 Room.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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Dec 23, 2024 — Complaints- Legal Location
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that on 12/18/24 at 11:15 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising 6 older toddlers in the toddler playground. When staff person opened the door to return with children to the building, Child #1 ran away from Staff Person #1 down the hall. Staff Person #1 chased after Child #1 letting the door shut behind her. The other five older toddlers were outside unsupervised for ten seconds until Staff Person #2 opened the door and Staff Person #1 returned with Staff Person #3 to assist in getting the children inside.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · 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.

    Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that on 12/18/24 at 11:15 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising 6 older toddlers in the toddler playground. When staff person opened the door to return with children to the building, Child #1 ran away from Staff Person #1 down the hall. Staff Person #1 chased after Child #1 letting the door shut behind her. The other five older toddlers were outside unsupervised for ten seconds until Staff Person #2 opened the door and Staff Person #1 returned with Staff Person #3 to assist in getting the children inside.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Based on conversations with staff, it was verified that on 12/18/24 at 11:15 AM, Staff Person #1 was supervising 6 older toddlers in the toddler playground. When staff person opened the door to return with children to the building, Child #1 ran away from Staff Person #1 down the hall. Staff Person #1 chased after Child #1 letting the door shut behind her. The other five older toddlers were outside unsupervised for ten seconds until Staff Person #2 opened the door and Staff Person #1 returned with Staff Person #3 to assist in getting the children inside.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2024

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Jul 11, 2024 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 7/30/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

    Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a PQAS Instructor.

    Corrected by Jul 30, 2024

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Jul 11, 2024 — Complaints- Legal Location
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · * The Legal Entity shall require all staff persons at the facility, including the director and a representative of the legal entity to attend a minimum 2-hour in-person training regarding supervision of children presented by the ELRC within 1 month of the approval of this plan of correction. The training may count towards the mandatory 12 training hours required by the Department.

    * On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom.

    Corrected by Sep 14, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · 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.

    On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    On 7/9/24, Staff Person #1 and #2 were supervising 15 Preschool children in the Preschool Classroom. Staff Person #1 and #2 took 14 of the children to the outdoor play area at 10:35 am, leaving Child #1 alone and unsupervised in the Preschool Classroom for three to four minutes: 10:35-10:38. Staff were unaware they had left the child in the classroom.

    Corrected by Jul 10, 2024

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Apr 10, 2024 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    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.

    At approximately 11:15am on 4/10/24, staff #1 and #2 were observed supervising 9 older toddlers in the 2's Room #1. When asked to identify the children in their primary care groups, staff #1 named 5 children. Staff #2 named 2 of the 4 children assigned to them. Upon the second attempt, staff #1 again named 5 children and staff #2 was again only able to name 2 of the 4 children in their group. In the PS Prep room, staff #3 and #4 were observed with 20 preschoolers. When asked to identify the children in their primary care groups, staff #3 named 10 children. Staff #4 was unable to name all 10 children in their group. Upon the second attempt, staff #3 again named 10 children and staff #4 was again unable to name all 10 children in their group.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2024

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Mar 25, 2024 — Renewal
14 violations cited · view state record
14 violations
  • Violation

    3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.

    A visual strip or other visual identification was not placed on the glass exit doors to the outdoor play spaces.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    The most recent parental updates for the emergency contact information in the file for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between updates.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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  • Violation

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

    Observed peeling, flaking paint along the tops of the poles of the green fence in the outdoor play areas.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    The facility did not have a letter on file to be provided to the parents explaining the emergency procedures pertaining to PA Chapter 3270.27(a) 1-5.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.

    The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

    Corrected by Mar 7, 2024

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  • Violation

    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 NSOR application in the file for Staff Person #4 was submitted after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility. The NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #4 was acquired more than 45 days after the staff person's first day working in a child care position at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    The most recent mandated reporter trainings in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 60 months between trainings.

    Corrected by Feb 19, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Observed exposed bolts, which create a sharp point, protruding from the toilet mounts on one of the toilets between the Twos 1 and Twos 2 Rooms and on two of the toilets in the Preschool 1 Room.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.

    Observed in the Toddler 1 Room, Staff Person #1 held Child #1 in arms to wash child's hands after a diaper change. Observed in the Toddler 2 Room, Staff Person #5 held Child #2 in arms to wash child's hands after a diaper change. Neither of the rooms had a platform or steps for the sinks at the diaper changing tables where children had been changed.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    Observed dirt and debris under the diaper changing mat in the Toddler 2 Room. Observed chairs placed on tabletops, which creates a potential toppling hazard, in the Twos 1 Room.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    The emergency contact form in the file for Child #5 did not include the address for the release person.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    The emergency contact binders in the Toddler 1, Twos 1, Twos 2 and K-Prep Rooms did not contain emergency contact forms for Child #1, 3, 4 and 5, who were receiving care in these spaces.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    The initial and subsequent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 do not include an initial TB Screening.

    Corrected by Mar 29, 2024

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  • Violation

    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.

    The fire drill/fire system check log documented three times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 7/7/23-8/25/23, 9/22/23-10/23/23 and 1/29/24-2/29/24.

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2024

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Jun 14, 2023 — Initial review
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    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 most recent State Police, Child Abuse and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 60 months between clearances.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    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.

    The one-hour Health and Safety Update in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.

    The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #5 exceeded 12 months between trainings.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    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.

    The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #2 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's start date (See LIS Code Sheet).

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    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.

    Observed dirt and debris under the mats of the diaper changing tables.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    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.

    The most recent updated health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    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.

    The most recent parent updates for the emergency contact forms in the files for Child #1, #2 and #3 exceeded 6 months between updates.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

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

    The emergency drill log for the facility did not include a section for Special Accommodations the Facility uses for Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Special Needs.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    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.

    The fire drill/fire system check log documents one occasion when fire system checks exceeded thirty days between checks: 2/24/23-3/29/23.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The May 27, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed peeling, flaking paint and plaster in the following areas: from a small hole under the whiteboard in the Todd 1 Room. From holes in the wall in the lef…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 19, 2025 inspection noted: “The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Persons #1 and #2 were observed squirting water in the faces of preschool-age children as a form of discipline, resulting in the children's hair being vis…” — what has changed since then?

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