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Home › PA › Halifax › Rockstart Early Learning Center 2
60 S River Rd, Halifax PA 17032 · License #CER-00253670 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. 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.
Observed the overhead lights in the infant room were turned off during naptime. The room does not have windows to produce natural light when the classroom lights are turned off. A string of lights hanging above the cabinets did not provide sufficient lighting in the room to see all of the children napping in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: supervision. 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).
The file for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include child service reports (CSR) providing information to the family about the child's growth and development which were completed at least once every 6 months. The file for child #2 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #3 included a current CSR completed on 2/25/2026 and previous reports completed on 07/09/2025 and 10/03/2024. The file for child #4 included a current CSR completed on 02/20/2026 with no previous reports completed between initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet0 and 02/20/2026.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2026
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: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The files for child #1, #2 and #3 did not include updated health reports at least once every 6 months for an infant or young toddler (see LIS code sheet). The file for child #1 included a health report dated 06/20/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 12/2025. The file for child #2 included a health report dated 08/25/2025 with no subsequent health report on file within 6 months. An updated health report was due by 02/2026. The file for child #3 included a current health report dated 10/28/2025 with the previous health report dated 10/16/2024 with no subsequent health report completed in 04/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 17, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 file for staff person #2 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous assessment. The current health assessment on file was dated 10/08/2025 with the previous assessment dated 08/17/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 financial agreement for child #3 and #5 was not reviewed and updated by a parent at least once every 6 months. The financial agreement for child #2 included a review on 01/06/2025, 08/14/2025 and 01/12/2026. The review between 01/06/2025 and 08/14/2025 exceeded 6 months. The financial agreement for child #5 included a review on 01/08/2026 with the previous review on 06/13/2024 with no subsequent reviews documented at least once every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · 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 #5 did not include a copy of subsequent written agreements between 06/13/2024 - 01/08/2026.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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 file for staff person #1 did not include the final results of the State Police Clearance. The file included a State Police clearance dated 07/28/2020 and a clearance in "Request under review" status dated 06/24/2025 and the final document was not on file. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The temperature on the refrigerator in the toddler room was at 57 degrees. The refrigerator in the school age room did not have a thermometer. (Corrected on site.)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.27(c) · 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. 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.
There was no evidence on file that staff person #4 has completed emergency plan training and they were outside of their 90-day pre-service window.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2025
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The NSOR of staff person #1 was dated 9/19/25, which was passed their date of first day caring for children. Staff person #2 had a signed disclosure but it was not the updated disclosure form dated 1/1/25. Staff person #3 did not have evidence of their Child Abuse Clearance on file at the time of the inspection. Staff person #4 did not have evidence of a signed disclosure statement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment of staff person #4 did not confirm that they were free from communicable disease nor that they were suitable for childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff reported that an infant sleeps with a weighted sleep sack. Documentation from a physician or an IEP/IFSP necessitating use of the sleep sack, was not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Emergency plan training was completed at the facility but was not completed timely to meet the requirements for annual emergency plan training. All staff have current emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 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.
Fire safety training was not conducted timely to meet the requirements for annua training. All staff have documentation of current fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 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). 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 #'s 6 & 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person # 2 had a child abuse clearance that was not renewed within the 60-month timeframe. Current Child Abuse Clearance is on file. Staff Persons #'s 6 & 7 do not have documentation of a current NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
A Director is required to complete written annual staff evaluations of personnel who have worked at least 12 consecutive months at the Child Care Center. Written annual staff evaluations were not completed in a timely manner. All staff have current evaluations on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(e) · In a facility in which more than 45 children are enrolled, a group supervisor is required for the first group of 45 enrolled children and for each group or partial group of 45 additional enrolled children.
Current facility enrollment is 51 children. Documentation of education requirements was not on file for a second group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
A playhouse in the outdoor area contained a roof cracked edge which created a potential pinch point. Correct during inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Facility's parent handbook does not address supervision policies.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
The emergency contact information for Child # 2 was not updated in a timely manner. This emergency contact information is currently up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The health assessment for Child # 3 was not updated in a timely manner. This health report is currently up to date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
It was observed at the time of inspection a shelf in room #1/young toddler room was not secured to the wall and posed a falling hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
It was observed that staff #1's previous health assessment was completed on 8-27-2021 and then again on 10-13-23. More than 24 months from the previous health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection the director had not completed a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
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). 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.
It was observed at the time of inspections staff #1 did not have the required National Sex Offender Registry Clearance completed and in their file. Staff #2's NSOR was not completed until 3-24-22.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
It was observed at the time of inspection that the napping mats in the Pre-K classoom were ripped and the foam was exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
It was observed at the time of inspection emergency drills were not being conducted and documented annually.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.