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Erie First Early Education Center
8150 OLIVER RD, Erie PA 16509 · License #CER-00241426 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 866-6979
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- 8150 OLIVER RD, Erie PA 16509 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 72 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an art bin in the Pink Room.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- 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 files for Staff Person #1, 2, 3, 5 and 9 exceeded 12 months between trainings. The files for Staff Person #6, 7 and 10 do not include fire safety trainings conducted within the past 12 months. The initial fire safety training in the file for Staff Person #8 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The Health and Safety Training in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Apr 28, 2026
- 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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Clearances in the files for the following staff persons exceeded 60 months between clearances: Staff Person #1: State Police, Child Abuse. Staff Person #2: FBI. Staff Person #3: State Police. Staff Person #5: State Police, Child Abuse. Staff Person #7: State Police. The file for Staff Person #7 does not contain an NSOR dated within the past 60 months.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- 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 #6 does not include documentation of a written evaluation conducted within the past 12 months. The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #8 was conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day working in childcare at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed two electrical outlets, which lacked protective receptacle covers, on an extension cord in the Purple Room. Observed three electrical outlets, which lacked protective receptacle covers, on an extension cord in the Orange Room.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Violation
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.
Observed white-out and super glue, which were accessible to children, in a drawer of which the childproof lock was not working, in the Purple Room.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Violation
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.
The first aid kits in the Purple Room and the Pink Room lacked gloves.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- 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 and/or flaking plaster in the following areas: Green Room under telephone. Two holes in the shark mural in the indoor playland. Surrounding one outlet plate in the gym.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- 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.
Two refrigerators in the Orange Room lacked thermometers.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 were not signed by the operator. The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2 and 6 were not signed by the parent.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- 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 files for Child #1, 2, 3, 6 and 7, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not contain a Child Service Report. The files for Child #4, 5 and 8 did not contain a Child Service Report conducted within the past 6 months.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The fee agreements for all eight child files reviewed do not contain the names of the release persons.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 do not include the services which are considered extra.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact forms in the files for Child #2, 3 and 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #2, a Young Toddler, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 6 months.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The files for Child #5 and 7, Preschool children, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months. The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #8, a Preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- 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 health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- 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 emergency contact forms in the files for Child #3 and 4 have not been updated by the parents in the past 6 months. The fee agreements in the files for Child #1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 have not been updated by the parent in the past 6 months.
Corrected by May 26, 2026
- 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 State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 was applied for and acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #2 was signed/dated after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- 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 health assessment in the file for Staff Person #1 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff Person #2 contained only one letter of referrence.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- 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 two times when fire system checks exceeded 30 days between checks: 11/4-12/11 and 1/8-2/9.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by, an AGS or higher 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 #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/9/18.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was for Volunteer Purposes and not valid for working in a childcare position.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by, an AGS or higher 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 #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/9/18.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- 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 #2 exceeded 60 months between trainings.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- 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 evaluations in the files for Staff Person #2, 3, 4 and 5 were conducted more than 123 months after the staff persons' first day working in childcare (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- 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 one protruding bolt on the entrance gate and three fence ties, which were disconnected, on the fence in the outdoor play space. Observed protruding bolts on the bases of the toilets in the gym bathrooms.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- 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 doors located between the outdoor play area and the lobby.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- Violation
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.
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.
Corrected by May 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #3 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/1/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #3 did not contain documentation of 5th DTAP, 2nd MMR and 2nd Varicella, as recommended by the ACIP for the child's age or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected by May 29, 2025
- 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 health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by May 29, 2025
- 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 fee agreement in the file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than six months, has not been updated by the parent.
Corrected by May 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The initial health reports in the files for Child #2 and #4 were conducted more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance.
Corrected by May 29, 2025
- 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 emergency plan for the facility did not include requirements for continuity of operations (backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster) to maintain compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- 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 file for Staff Person #1, who has been working at the facility for more than 90 days, did not include the one-hour health and safety update.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor. Mandated Reporter Training.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #4 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 and #4, staff person #1 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #4 and #5 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Staff #1: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor. Staff Person #4: Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor and Health and Safety Training. Staff Person #5 Health and Safety Training. (see LIS code sheet):
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to child protective services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and #4 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and #4, staff person #1 and #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 and #4 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- 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 #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The State Police Clearance and NSOR Certificates in the file for Staff Person #1 were conducted after the staff person's first day caring for children and the file lacked applications for these clearances to verify a valid provisional hire. The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 did not include disclosure statements. The file for Staff Person #4 did not include a Child Abuse Clearance.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The files for Staff Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include documentation of education and experience prior to working at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- 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 ceiling tiles, discolored from water damage, in the left corner of the Pink Room. Two zip ties, which cover the buffer pad for the sliding area in the playroom, had been cut, which created sharp edges.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- 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 health assessments in the files for Staff Person #1 and #3 were conducted after the staff persons' first day working in child care (See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Mar 9, 2025
- Violation
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.
The files for Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 lacked two written non-family reference letters.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill/fire system test log documents two times when fire drills exceeded 60 days between drills: 5/10/24-7/24/24 and 7/24/24-9/25/24. The most recent documented fire drill was conducted on 12/20/24, which was more than 60 days prior to the date of the inspection: 2/24/25.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- 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 three times when fire system tests exceeded 30 days between testing: 5/10/24-7/24/24, 7/24/24-9/25/24, and 10/23/24-11/27/24. The most recent fire system test was conducted on 1/17/25, which was more than 30 days prior to the date of the inspection: 2/24/25.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
- Violation
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.
ORIGINALLY CITED 5/2/24; SECOND CITATION: The file for staff person #1 is lacking 1 written non-family references.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed 3 toilets in the Gym girl's bathroom and 2 toilets in the Gym boy's bathroom to have exposed and protruding bolts at the base of the toilet.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The Gym Girl's and Boy's bathrooms are lacking lidded waste receptacles.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- 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 file for staff person #8 is lacking documentation of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 that was required to be completed by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- 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 file for facility person #9, start date (see IS code sheet) is lacking facility emergency plan training as required at initial service with the facility.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for staff person #6 contains current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training that was completed after the previous training expired. The training is now current.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 contain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training that was completed more than 90 days after the hire date. The training is now current.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- 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 Persons #1, #2, #4 and #9 may not serve in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1, DOH (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI clearance obtained through the Department of Education which is not accepted for employment in child care facility. The file for staff person #2, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance as required for employment in child care under the CPSL. The file for staff person #3, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking a state police clearance and an NSOR verification at the time of initial hire as required under CPSL. The file does contain a current state police clearance and current NSOR. The file for staff person #4, DOH (see IS code sheet), is lacking an NSOR verification as required for employment in child care under CPSL. The file for facility person #9, start date in the facility as a volunteer (see IS code sheet), is lacking a signed disclosure statement, a child abuse clearance, a state police clearance, an FBI clearance and an NSOR verification as required to serve in a child care facility under CPSL.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #1, serving as an aide, is lacking documentation of education and / experience to serve as an aide. The file for staff person #2, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking documentation of education to serve as an AGS.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- 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 files for staff persons #6 and #7 are lacking annual employment evaluations completed during the previous 12-month period.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- 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 the netting on the side of the climbing equipment in the indoor play space to be torn.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- 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 lunch boxes containing perishable foods including yogurt, cheese and pepperoni to be stored on a cabinet and not in a refrigerator where a temperature of 45 degrees could be maintained.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for child #2 contains emergency contact and financial agreement that has not been reviewed or updated during the previous 12-month period.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for child #1 contains a health report that is lacking a physician's statements regarding communicable disease and suitability to participate in child care.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- 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 files for staff persons #2 and #7 are lacking initial health assessments obtained at the time of initial hire. The files do contain current health assessments. The file for staff person #5 contains a current health assessment that was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment. The file is now current. The file for staff person #10 is lacking health assessment completed during the previous 24-month period. The file for facility person #9 is lacking a health assessment.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The file for staff person #2 is lacking documentation of TB test results at the time of initial employment. The file does contain current test results. The file for facility person #9 is lacing documentation of TB test results.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #1 contains a health assessment that lacks a physician's statement regarding suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Facility person #9, serving as a volunteer, is lacking an individual record.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
There is no documentation for facility person #9 to verify their age.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- Violation
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.
The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #8 and facility person #9 are lacking 2 written non-family references.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #7 contains only 9 of the required 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 8/26/22 to 8/26/2023. The file for staff person #8 is lacking any of the required 12 hours of annual child care training during the year 9/1/2022 to 9/1/2023.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2024
- 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.
Staff person #6 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 after the required date of 12/30/2022. The training is now complete.
- Violation
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.
Staff persons #1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 renewed their PFA/PCPR certification after the expiration of the previous certification. The training is now current.
Corrected by Apr 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 did not complete training in the health and safety topics #1-#9 within 90 days of hire. The training is now current.
Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
- 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 #8 will have until 5/10/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a director, GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #8 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics #1-#9.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #7 completed mandated reporter training greater than 60 months after the most recent mandated reporter training. The training is now current.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- 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 Persons #2, #8 and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #2 contains a state police clearance that expired on 5/15/2020 and a status check report dated 5/1/2020 but is lacking a completed updated clearance. The file for staff person #3 contains a current child abuse clearance dated greater than 60 months following the most recent child abuse clearance. The clearance is now current. The file for staff person #4 contains current state police, child abuse and FBI clearances that are dated greater than 60 months after the most recent clearance. The file is now current. The file for staff person #8, hire date (see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer state police clearance which is not valid for employment in child care in Pennsylvania. The file is also lacking a child abuse clearance. The file for staff person #9, hire date (see LIS code sheet) is lacking a child abuse clearance.
Corrected by May 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 5/10/2023 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, GS or director who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person#2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/9/2018.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #9, serving as AGS, is lacking documentation of child care experience and / or education to qualify for the position in which she is serving.
Corrected by May 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.
Observed an Intermediate Unit employee take 2 preschool aged children from the Purple classroom into the Yellow classroom for testing. The facility staff persons #6 and #7 who were responsible for the supervision of the children remained in the Purple classroom. There were no facility staff persons present in the Yellow room leaving the children unsupervised.
Corrected by May 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed the toilet in the Orange classroom bathroom to have exposed and protruding bolts at the base.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Observed the files for child #1, older toddler, and child #2, preschooler, to be lacking a health report completed during the previous 12 month period.
Corrected by May 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). The operator shall obtain a letter from the parent excluding the child from immunizations, to be maintained in the file, or obtain documentation that the child has come into compliance with the ACIP vaccination schedule. If neither of the above are obtained, the child must be excluded.
The file for child #3 contains an immunization report that includes only 4 of 5 required DTAP, 3 of 4 required polio, 1 of 2 MMR and varicella, 0 of 2 Hepatitis A and no influenza vaccine during the current or previous year.
Corrected by May 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Observed the files for child #1 and #2, who have been in attendance for greater than 60 days, to be lacking an immunization report. Children #1 and #2 must be removed from care until a current immunization report is received.
Corrected by May 1, 2023
- 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 file for staff person #3 is lacking a current health assessment completed during the previous 24 month period. The file for staff person #4 contains a current health assessment completed greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment. Staff #4 is now current.
Corrected by May 10, 2023
- Violation
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.
The files for staff persons #8 and #9 are lacking two written references.
Corrected by May 9, 2023
- 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 files for staff persons #1 and #2 are lacking health assessments / TB tests conducted prior to the start date in a child care position. The files do contain current health assessments / TB tests.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The files for staff persons #1 and #4 are lacking verification of completion of training in the first 9 of the Health and Safety topics and have exceeded 90 days since hire date. The assistant director will serve as director until staff #1 completes the training and can return.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- 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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The file for staff person #7, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance and contains a criminal history status check document which is not accepted as a clearance.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- Violation
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
2nd citation; previously cited 4/21/2022: The file for staff person #7, aide, contains only one of required two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve in child care.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file for staff person #6 contains PFA / PCPR training that expired 1/20/2022 and has not renewed the training.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
The files for staff persons #1,#4 and #5 are lacking verification of completion of training in the first 9 of the Health and Safety topics and have exceeded 90 days since hire date.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- 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 Persons #1,4,5,6,7 and 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains a signed disclosure statement that was not witnessed so is not valid. The file for staff person #4, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI status report but is lacking the completed clearance. The file for staff person #5 contains a criminal history clearance that was not completed through the PA state police therefore not valid. The file for staff person #6, hire date (see IS code sheet), contains an FBI clearance completed through the DOE and not valid for employment in child care. The file for staff person #7, date of hire (see IS code sheet), is lacking a child abuse clearance, is lacking an FBI clearance and contains a criminal history status check document which is not accepted as a clearance. The file for facility person #8, serving as a volunteer, start date (see IS code sheet), contains expired criminal history clearance dated 4/6/2015, expired child abuse clearance dated 4/15/2015, expired FBI fingerprint clearance dated 9/4/2014 and does not contain updated child abuse, criminal history and FBI clearances. The file is also lacking a signed disclosure statement and an NSOR verification.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff person #1, serving as director, contains an expired mandated reporter training dated 1/18/2015 and the file for facility person #8, serving as volunteer, contains an expired mandated reporter training dated 7/20/2015 and the files for staff person #1 and facility person #8 do not contain current mandated reporter training.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff person #4, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking verification of education and experience to qualify for the position in which they are serving.
Corrected by May 4, 2022
- 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 contains a current written evaluation that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous evaluation. The file for staff person #3 is lacking a current written evaluation completed during the previous 12 month period.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
Observed in the Purple Room bathroom at the base of the toilet two exposed bolts protruding up approximately 1 1/2 inches.
Corrected by May 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Observed in the Purple Room a set of cubbies blocking one of the 3 exit doors.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Observed in the Yellow Room 2 tall sterelite cabinets not anchored for stability posing a possible hazard that the cabinet could fall.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed in the Green Room a pack and play and a crib being used as rest equipment and not labeled with the name of a child for individual use.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file for child #2, older toddler, is lacking verification of a flu vaccine during the previous year as required by the ACIP.
Corrected by May 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
Observed in a drawer in the Orange Room a bottle of Ibuprofen not labeled with the name of the individual for whom it was intended.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2022
- 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 file for staff person #4, observed serving as an AGS, is lacking a health assessment at the time of initial hire. The file does contain a current health report. The file for facility person #8, observed serving as a classroom volunteer, is lacking a health report conducted during the previous 24 month period.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment with a physician statement that the individual has a communicable disease but is lacking information regarding its effect on the ability to provide child care.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
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
The files for staff person #7, aide, and facility person #8, volunteer, are lacking two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve in child care.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
The files for staff persons #4 and #5 are lacking documentation of training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR and have exceeded 90 days since hire.
Corrected by May 17, 2022
- 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.
Observed the fire system test log to show that the system had not been tested during the previous 30 days with the most recent test being 3/11/2022. Also tests exceeded 30 days between 10/7/2021 and 11/24/2021 and also between 1/7/2022 and 2/10/2022.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The operator self-reported that the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected by May 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.182(8) · 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. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
The file for child #1 is lacking an initial health report and has exceeded 60 days since enrollment.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 21, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed adult scissors, which were accessible to children, in an art bin in the Pink Room.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 19, 2025 inspection noted: “The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #1 was applied for and acquired after the staff person's first day working in child care. The disclosure…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Thi…” — what has changed since then?
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