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Home › PA › Fairfield › The Caterpillar Clubhouse Llc
105 W Main St Suite 2, Fairfield PA 17320 · License #CER-00248039 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
It was observed in the preschool three's classroom, Swiffer Wet Jet solution was in the Swiffer mop stored in the corner of the bathroom and accessible to children. It was also observed in the preschool three's classroom, Lysol, Clorox cleaner, Clorox wipes, and Swiffer Wet Jet solution were being stored under the sink that was not locked and accessible to children. It was also observed in the preschool three's classroom, Shaving Cream, a bar of soap, and Multipurpose Solution were being stored in an unlocked drawer and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
It was observed in the bathrooms inside the preschool three's and preschool four/five's classrooms did not have handwashing signs posted at each toilet and sink.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed in the preschool four/five's classroom that nap cots were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides while in use.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed in the preschool four/five's classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed in the preschool three's classroom, diapers were not being discarded into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered trash can.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons may not work in a childcare position at the facility without the required clearances and verifications on file.
The file of staff person #1 contains a NSOR verification dated 10.16.25. During an inspection of this record, Staff Person # 2 confirmed that staff person #1 was working with children on 8.4.25 without the required verification on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 16, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the completion of the renewal inspection, it was observed that a handcart in the main hallway [outside the kitchen area] had disinfecting wipes and other cleaning products labeled 'Keep out of Reach of Children' within accessible range of children potentially using the hallway area.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 14, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Upon completion of the physical site inspection, it was found that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school-aged childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring (6.19.25). Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file and the facility owner confirmed that Staff Person #2 was currently working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [Effective 7.1.25].
The file of Staff person #1 does not contain a completed DHS required FBI clearance [DOE clearance dated 9.11.24 was found on file] or a valid NSOR verification. An application for the NSOR verification was found on filed dated 5.5.25, but not application was found for the DHS FBI clearance. Staff Person #1 was hired provisionally, which ended on 6.20.25. The facility owner confirmed that Staff person #1 was currently working on the date of investigation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Upon inspection of the physical site, it was found 1. In the School-aged childcare space, one bottle of hand lotion and one bottle of saline solution [labeled 'Keep out of reach of children'] were accessible to children in care [no children were in the space at the time of inspection]; 2. 3 bags of potting soil [labeled 'Keep out of reach of children'] were on the ground and accessible to children playing in the outdoor space.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) · 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. 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).
Upon review of children's files, it was found that the immunization record for Child #1 included only one dose of Pneumococcal vaccination [missing 2-3 doses] AND had no record of any MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis A vaccinations, per the ACIP recommendations.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of personnel files, it was found that Staff Person #1 had a health assessment dated 3.23.21 [expired 3.23.23] AND it was found that Staff Person #2 had a health assessment dated 8.12.22 [expired 8.12.24].
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.137 · An operator who observes an enrolled child with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall exclude the child from attendance until the operator receives notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the child's file. Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).
Upon complaint inspection, it was found that Child #1 was in care on the date of the investigation with a confirmed case of hand, foot and mouth and no valid physician's note on file at the site. The provider confirmed that Child #2 and #3 also had confirmed cases [and had been in care] but was only able to provide a physician's note for Child #3 from their files on the day of investigation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During a complaint investigation, it was found that the facility's fire safety records showed that the required tests of the smoke detection alert system had exceeded the maximum 30-day threshold on the following dates: 1.15.24 -- 2.19.24 [35 days]; 4.1.24 -- 5.6.24 [35 days]; 5.6.24 -6.7.24 [32 days].
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a continuity of operations plan was not developed and included in the plan.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
Upon inspection of Emergency Contact documents in each childcare space, it was found that there were multiple examples in each childcare space in which the document did not match the master file document.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.112 · Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried.
Child #1 was stuck in a seat with a bent leg and crying. When staff person #1 was able to remove the child, the child was immediately returned to the play area and given no aftercare in the way of physical evaluation and comfort/treatment for approximately 20 minutes, after which time a bruise was noticed on the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that an admission date was missing from the agreement of children #1-4 and #6.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During an inspection of all staff person files, it was found that staff person #2 and #3 did not have a record of completing the required pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 3.14.22. Facility person #5 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 3.14.22. Facility person #6 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business on 3.14.22.
The file of facility person #1 does not contain a completed PA criminal clearance; the file for staff person #5 does not contain the required out of state child abuse clearance [Maryland]; AND the file for staff person #7 [volunteer] does not contain any of the four required clearances as required by the CPSL. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification for any of these staff persons.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and Styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
During investigation, it was revealed during a verbal interview and through a photograph that popcorn was served to children in the one year old classroom space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility person #1 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business. Effective 12/31/19 provisional hires may not work in a child care position when a waiver approval is not on file.
The file of facility person #1, hired 4.5.21, does not contain a completed child abuse clearance from the state of Maryland. The LE does not have an approved waiver to hire provisionally. Further, facility person #2's [hired 8.24.20] file does not contain a copy of a DHS approved mandatory resporter training certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
Upon inspection of the School aged program child care space, it was found that the first aid kit was placed in a location accessible to children of all ages.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Upon inspection of the 2 year old child care space, it was found that there was peeled paint in two small areas within reach of children in care.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of the child care space used for large muscle play activity, it was found that an exterior door had clear paned glass without a visual strip or other visual identification.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
Upon inspection of the infant child care space, it was found that two cribs were in use and each of which did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of a bed'
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
Upon inspection of the infant child care space, it was observed that one infant was asleep in a crib with pillows placed under and around the child. The provider indicated that no medical orders were on file from the child's pediatrician indicating medical need.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the agreement did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.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.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the agreement on file was an original copy for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of the facility child care spaces, it was found that a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not developed or posted in [6] child care spaces.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 12, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that the health report for child #2 was neither signed nor titled.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.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.
Upon inspection of the children's files, it was found that there was no influenza vaccination recorded for child #2 [3 years] and #6 [19 months] AND no varicella vaccination recorded for child #6.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 3, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
Upon inspection of the school aged child care space, it was found that multiple prescription medications were stored in a backpack accessible to children of all ages.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Upon inspection of the children files, it was found that the emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for child #1 - #6.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of the facility fire drill logs, it was found that fire drills were conducted on 2.26.21 and 4.28.21, exceeding the required 60 days between fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Upon fire safety inspection of the facility, it was found that a proof of purchase for the interconnected hard-wired system had not been retained/was not available.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Upon inspection of the facility posted documents, it was found that instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not present.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.