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Home › PA › Girard › Twinkle Time Childcare Center Llc
106 Vine St, Girard PA 16417 · License #CER-00242743 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
There were two NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #1 dated 8/6/20 and 5/5/26. The earlier clearance was more than 60 months old as of the staff person's start date. The second clearance was completed after their start date. The criminal history, child abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances on file for Facility Person #3 and the current NSOR clearances on file for Facility Persons #4 and #5 were each completed more than 60 months after the prior respective clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: background checks. 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 cafeteria/art room, there was peeling paint on the wall behind stacked chairs to the right of the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The "release persons" section of the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was blank.
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
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 18, 2026
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).
At approximately 11:40 AM, Facility Person #1 and #2 were supervising 2 young toddlers, 4 older toddlers and a preschooler in the Cafeteria when Facility Person #1 took an older toddler into the preschool room to wash their hands. This left Facility Person # 2 supervising a total of 6 children, including young toddler in the cafeteria.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2025
Category: supervision. 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). 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 current criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #1 was completed after their start date. There was no proof of application for the clearance on filel
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The emergency phone numbers were not posted at the phone in the front/preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by May 7, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
There was equipment blocking doors leading from the toddler room and the infant room to a room in the back of the building with an exit from the building.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
There was no documentation of a fire drill conducted after 6/13/24. Operator indicates a fire drill was conducted during that time period, but not recorded on the fire drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
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 most recent test of the facility's smoke detectors was recorded as occurring on 6/5/24, more than 30 days prior.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 explaining the emergency procedures did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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).
On 5/13/24 at 9:30 AM, Staff Person #1 was observed supervising 7 children (4 preschool and 3 older toddler) in the preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The swivel doors between the Preschool and Toddler Rooms were not secured, which creates a pinch hazard between the two doors. Observed a protruding nail on the door frame for the closet door in the rear of the toddler room. Observed a tear in the stucco paper covering on the closet door in the rear of the toddler room. The baseboard on the window side of the School Age Room was loose.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 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.
Observed plastic bags, which were accessible to children, on the bottom shelf of the gray cabinet and the sliding drawers of the brown desk in the Infant Room.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on discussion with staff, on 7/27/23, when Staff Person # 1 became frustrated because of child #1's challenging behavior, Staff Person #1 said out loud, "I don't know what to do with child #1, that's "Acting Psycho." This was said while other children were in care in the toddler childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
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.
The one-hour Health and Safety Updates in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were conducted after the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
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). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The most recent State Police and FBI Clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The cord of the CD Player on a shelf in the Infant Room was not secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2023
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). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL.
The most recent FBI clearances in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between clearances: 10/10/16-10/14/21.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
The glass door in the Toddler Room lacked a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
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.
Observed arts and craft supplies less than one inch in diameter in the Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a Preschool Child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The most recent immunization record in the file for Child #1 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered within the past year (December, 2020) or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022
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.
The most recent updated health assessments in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected Corrected by May 16, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The health and safety training in the file for Staff Person #1 was completed more than 90 days after the staff person's initial day in child care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 a cracked bin and pieces of plastic outside the exit door of the kitchen.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Observed peeling paint in various areas of the outside wall of the building and at the bottom of the door and door frame in the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022
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.
The basketball set in the outdoor play space was not secured, which creates a potential toppling hazard. The roof of the 2nd Little Tykes playhouse was separating, which creates a potential pinch hazard.
Corrected Corrected by May 23, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.