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1310 Freedom Crider Rd, Freedom PA 15042 · License #CER-00247849 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
A staff person at the facility self-reported that on 11/25/25 in the Pre-K room, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1roughly by the arm and hit Child #1 on the back of the head.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #3's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 5/22/24 and 7/21/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Staff #4's disclosure statement did not contain a witness signature.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #1's file did not contain documentation of translated and evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
In the Pre-K room the sanitizing spray was being stored on top of the refrigerator without a protective container to keep it in.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 kit in the Pre-K room was missing band aids.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the teddy bear room there was a blue bin with duplos that had a broken handle with rough edges.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Child #2's two most recent child service reports are dated 9/2024 and 4/2025 which are more than 6 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
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.
Child #2's file did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in the infant room without their emergency contact information being in the room where they were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, a young toddler age child(See LIS Code Sheet), includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
Staff #2's two most recent staff health assessments are dated 12/29/22 and 2/3/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #3 two most recent staff health assessments are dated 4/28/23 and 7/2/25 which are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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 current health assessment on file for Staff person #3 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Child #3's file did not address consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for child #1 contained an initial health assessment dated 3/6/24 which is more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 #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 CPR and First Aid
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
A portable space heater was being used in the office.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
The last fire drill was documented to have occurred on 12/13/24 which is more then 60 days ago.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 12/6/24-1/6/25 which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The facility's current certificate was not posted in the facility. The pervious certificate expiring 11/20/24 was posted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 emergency parent letter given to all parents of enrolled children did not contain accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff #1's two most recent staff evaluations were on 4/4/23 and 5/16/24 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
In the Pre-K/School age room the sink that was not being directly monitored by staff was filled with Steramine Sanitizing and water solution and accessible to children. The Steramine Sanitizing bottle stated keep out of reach of children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Starbright room the first aid kit in the book bag for outside was missing scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
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.
On the front of the 3rd step of the main entrance is peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
In the teddy bear room, the two child size toilets had brownish/black rings in the toilet bowls. When the teacher was asked how often the toilets were cleaned, they stated they are cleaned 3 times a week.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the starbright room the top door on the play kitchen set was stuck inside and when you tried to pull it out it caused a pinching hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the teddy bear room in the red sensory table was small hard noodles that were less than an inch in diameter accessible to children that are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the teddy bear room the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Child #1's most recent child service report is dated 12/22/23 which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Child #2's financial agreement did not contain the child's arrival and departure time
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
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.
Child #3's file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
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.
All childcare spaces did not contain a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
In the young toddler room, an epinephrine injection did not contain written parental consent for administration. In the infant room, an epinephrine injection did not contain written parental consent for administration.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
In the infant room an infant's bottle was missing a label with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
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.
The 30 day fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 12/22/23-2/15/24(54 days), 3/15/24-4/15/24(31 days), 5/14/24-6/14/24(31 days), and 7/12/24-8/12/24(31 days) which are more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The emergency plan did not contain an address or map to the location for evacuation to a location away from the facility premises.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
The file for staff #1 lacked the one hour health and safety update which was due by 12/30/22. There is now training on file and dated 7/31/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 parent letter lacks a letter explaining the update to the plan for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The file for staff #2 lacked a TB screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a current TB screening on file and dated 1/9/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
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.
There was more than 30 days between testing of the fire detection system dated 5/3/23 and 6/8/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
Based on staff interviews an incident report was not written up and given to the parents on 8/31/22 when the child fell ill at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
In the Infant Room one bottle, used by an infant, was observed to not be labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
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 review of the facility's fire drill log it was observed that there was more than 60 days between the fire drills conducted on 3/31/22 and 6/23/22.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The operator stated that they test the facility fire alarms every 30 days however the testing's conducted between January 2022 to May 2022 were not documented in writing.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The staff file for Staff person #1 only contained 6 out of the 12 clock hours of child care training for their 2021-2022 anniversary hire date [See IS Code Sheet].
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
Based on interviews, it was determined that at different times in the infant room the staff child ratio of 1:4 was exceeded. Based on interviews, it was determined at different times in the older toddler room, the staff child ratio of 1:6 was exceeded.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
Based on interviews, it was determined that at different times in the past two months, in the infant room with only one staff person present there were more than 4 children comprised of infants and young toddlers who were combined in a mixed age level group being cared for by one caregiver.
Corrected Corrected by May 19, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the preschool room, one outlet located on the front wall was observed not to be covered. One outlet on an extension cord was observed not to be covered. In the toddler room, a power strip located behind a microwave had two outlets observed not to be covered and all outlets were accessible to children under the age of five.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
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.
In the downstairs bathroom, damaged plaster was observed to the right of the sink behind the door where the door knob strikes the wall.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
In the preschool room, a clear lid on a plastic container containing IQ Builders was observed to have a crack in it which can cause a pinch point. In the Starbright Room, ten magnatiles which had cracks on the sides were observed to be visibly sharp.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
In the preschool room, the daily activity schedule was observed not to be posted.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
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.
The fee agreement on file for child #1 and child #2 was observed not to contain the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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.
The fee agreement on file for child #1 was observed not to be signed by the operator and the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · Fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log was observed to have documented a fire drill being conducted on 8-21-2020 and not again until 1-25-2021 exceeding 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.