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East Shore Montessori School
6130 Jonestown Rd Suite 1, Harrisburg PA 17112 · License #CER-00245622 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (717) 545-7748
- Website
- www.eastshoremontessori.org
- Address
- 6130 Jonestown Rd Suite 1, Harrisburg PA 17112 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 64 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 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 First Aid and CPR
Corrected by Oct 8, 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.
The file for staff person #1 did not include a child abuse clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). The child abuse clearance was dated 09/10/2025.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #3 did not include a minimum of 12 clock hour of child care training; 9 hours were documented between 12/2023 - 12/2024.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
A copy of the inspection summary for an unannounced monitoring inspection which has not been verified by an agent of the department as corrected was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- 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 pediatric first aid and CPR for staff person #4 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous certification; the current training was completed on 07/14/2025 with the previous training valid from 06/13/2023 - 06/2025.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
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).
Observed staff person #1 supervising a mixed age group of 7 preschool and 1 older toddler in the preschool classroom. Staff person #1 stated all of the children in their group were preschool age and did not state that one of the children was an older toddler. The ratio for a mixed age level with an older toddler is 1:6. Staff person #1 was over ratio from 9:35 am until staff person #2 arrived at approximately 10:00 am. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection of 04/30/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 05/28/2025 stated, "Staff must always know who they are responsible for. The youngest child in the group determines the ratio."
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- 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 kit located in the infant classroom did not include sterile gauze pads.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
- Violation
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.
Emergency contact information was not present in the school-age classroom for 3 of the preschool age children that were transitioned from the preschool classroom to the school-age classroom.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- 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 operator did not have documentation of emergency plan training for volunteer #4 at the time of initial service at the facility.
Corrected by May 22, 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.
Observed volunteer #4 caring for children in the toddler classroom without complete clearances. The file included a disclosure statement which was not dated and a request for an FBI clearance dated 11/19/2024. A state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance and NSOR clearance were not on file prior to volunteering at the facility. Volunteer #4 did not have Mandated Reporter Training on file at the facility.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.33(a) · 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.
Observed volunteer #6 was working at the facility as an Aide in the infant classroom. The file for Volunteer #6 does not include documentation to qualify as an Aide.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). Staff person #8 and #9 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation in-person training to be conducted on 07/10/2025. Staff person #8 or #9 shall contact the Central Regional Office to schedule the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file.
The director is failing to ensure that staff / volunteer files are properly maintained and proper staff: child ratios are being maintained during naptime, including citations indicating continued non-compliance. Staff person #8 and #9 will be required to attend the Central Region Existing Provider Orientation in-person training to be conducted on 07/10/2025. Staff person #8 or #9 shall contact the Central Regional Office to schedule the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to the Regional Office and be kept in the facility person's file.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2025
- Violation
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).
After naptime, observed the toddler classroom had a mixed group of 3 young toddlers and 7 older toddlers. Staff person #10 was in the classroom with volunteer #2 and #4 until staff person #8 entered the classroom to be in the ratio. When asked to identify their groups, staff person #8 named 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers in their group, staff person #10 named 1 young toddler and 2 older toddlers in their group. One older toddler was not named in either group. Staff person #8 had a total of 6 children in their group which exceeds the maximum group size of 1:5 when a young toddler is in the group.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.55(a)/3270.55(b) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of in-person training regarding naptime supervision and ratio of children through the ELRC. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. 3. The legal entity must develop a daily naptime schedule to ensure there is a sufficient number of staff remaining in the child care portion of the facility premises to maintain staff:child ratios during naptime.
During naptime, observed staff person #1 and volunteer #2 working together in the preschool classroom with a group of 20 preschool and 2 young school age children. Preschool ratios during naptime for preschool children is one staff person to 20 preschool children. Observed staff person #3 and volunteer #4 working together in the toddler classroom with a group of 4 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers Naptime ratios in a mixed group of young and older toddlers is one staff person to 10 young and older toddlers. Ratios in a mixed group is determined by the youngest child in care. The facility was over ratio at the time of the inspection based on the following number of children and staff present on the facility premises: Staff person #1 and volunteer #2 with 19 preschool children and 2 kindergarteners: ratio 1:10 preschoolers / 1:12 young school age Staff person #5 & volunteer #6 with 3 infants 1:4 infants Staff person #3 and volunteer #4 with 4 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers: ratio 1:5 young toddlers / 1:6 older toddlers Staff person #7 was in the facility on break. Staff person #8 and #9 were not at the facility. Continued noncompliance previously cited on 03/20/2025. Provider failing to follow plans to maintain compliance regarding same violations from inspection(s) of 03/20/2025. Provider's plan to maintain compliance submitted on 04/22/2025 stated, "The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises."
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
After naptime, while preparing to take the class outside, observed staff person #10 in the toddler classroom with volunteer #2 and #4 with a group of 3 young and 7 older toddlers. Staff person #8 entered the classroom to be in ratio. Staff person #10 identified 1 young toddler and 2 older toddlers, staff person #8 identified 2 young toddlers and 4 older toddlers. One of the older toddlers was not identified in either staff person #8 or #10's group.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
Observed volunteer #4 caring for children in the toddler classroom, the file for volunteer #4 did not include a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening prior to initial contact with children.
Corrected by May 23, 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 file for volunteer #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 23, 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 #3 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 #3, staff person #3may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 / Health and Safety (CCDBG) 2025 Parts 1 and 2.
Corrected by Apr 28, 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 #2 & #3 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 & #3, staff person #2 & #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR and ·PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 & Part 2. Staff person #2 had completed Health & Safety Basics: Building Blocks for Qualify (6 hrs.) on 08/15/2016 which was prior to 09/30/2016. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 / Health and Safety (CCDBG) 2025 Parts 1 and 2.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2025
- Violation
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: Volunteer #1 & staff person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, volunteer #1 and 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 volunteer #1 and staff person #2, volunteer #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for volunteer #1 did not include the results of a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day interacting with children (see LIS code sheet). Volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training prior to their first day volunteering (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #2 did not include the results of a Child Abuse Clearance prior to their first day caring for children (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #4 did not include a signed disclosure statement at the time of rehire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Apr 1, 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.
Observed staff person #3 working alone in the infant classroom as an assistant group supervisor (AGS); the file for staff person #3 included documentation of a High School Diploma & CDA without 1 year of verified child care experience to qualify as an AGS.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.55(a)/3270.55(b) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children. Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.
Upon arrival to the facility, observed volunteer #1, staff person #2 and #4 caring for a group of 23 preschool children during naptime in the preschool classroom. Supervision and ratio were then checked in the infant and toddler classrooms. Upon returning to the preschool classroom, staff person #5 and #6 were caring for the group of 23 preschool children. It was observed that volunteer #1, staff person #2 and #4 were no longer in the child care portion of the facility premises and had left the building at approximately 1:00 pm. The facility was over ratio based on the following number of children and staff present on the facility premises: Staff person #5 and #6 with 18 preschool children and 5 kindergarteners : ratio 1:10 preschoolers / 1:12 young school age Staff person #1 with 2 infants and 2 young toddlers : ratio 1:4 infants Staff person #7 and #8 with 5 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers : ratio 1:5 young toddlers / 1:6 older toddlers The facility was over ratio by 2 children for a period of approximately 15 minutes until staff person #9 returned at 1:12 pm.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
- Violation
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.
Observed the rest mats in the preschool classroom did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides while children were napping.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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 did not include a health assessment with the results of a tuberculosis screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); a health assessment is not on file).
Corrected by Apr 30, 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 director or designated staff person did not ensure a fire drill was conducted at least once very 60 days. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 12/23/2024 with no subsequent fire drills documented on the fire drill log.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
- 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 staff person #3 did not include documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The current emergency plan training was dated 06/28/2024 with no previous training documented.
Corrected by Aug 14, 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.
The file for staff person #2 included a state police clearance which was in "Request Pending" status; the final results were not on file within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). The state police clearance results were printed on the date of the inspection. The file for staff person #4 included a Child Abuse clearance dated 07/02/2024 which was not on file at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #4 included the results of the FBI clearance dated 06/25/2024, which was requested on 06/25/2024, which was after their initial hire date (see LIS code sheet). The file for staff person #5 included a Child Abuse and FBI clearance which were not updated within 60 months of the previous clearances. The current child abuse clearance on file was dated 01/22/2024 with the previous clearance dated 01/10/2019. The current FBI clearance on file was dated 01/25/2024 with the previous clearance dated 01/05/2019.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- 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 file for child #3 included child service reports with information about the child's growth and development which was not completed at least once every 6 months. The most recent child service report was completed on 06/2024 with the previous one completed on 10/2023.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
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.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
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.
Emergency contact information for child #4 was not present in the preschool classroom while receiving care. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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 health assessment and Tuberculosis screening results on file for staff person #2 was not completed prior to initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet); the health assessment on file was dated 08/01/2023 and the TB results was dated 07/26/2023. The health assessment on file for staff person #3 was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet). The health assessment on file was dated 05/23/2022 with a current health assessment dated 04/24/2024.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- 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 financial agreement for child #2 was not reviewed by a parent within 6-months of initial enrollment (see LIS code sheet); the most recent review was completed on 05/20/2024, with no previous reviews documented.
Corrected by Aug 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #1, hired prior to 12/19/2020 (see LIS code sheet), did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care.training. The file included documentation of 7 hours completed between 12/2022 - 12/2023.
Corrected by Oct 18, 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 facility emergency plan did not include a Continuity of Operations plan. Staff person #2 and #3 who completed the previous health and safety pre-service training modules prior to October 4, 2022, has not completed the 1-hour "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" which was required by December 30, 2022.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2023
- 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 Pediatric First Aid and CPR for staff person #2 was not renewed on or before the expiration of the most current certification; the current certificate on file was dated 07/14/2023 with the previous certificate valid from 05/14/2021 - 05/2023.
Corrected by Aug 10, 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 Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet) or complete clearances within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #1 included a State Police clearance dated 07/26/2022 which was in "Request under Review" status and was not the final clearance result; the FBI clearance results (dated 08/02/2022) included a rap sheet which was missing "Part 2" of the report.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
- 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 the metal pins that connect each panel of the fencing between the toddler and preschool playground have an open circular hook at the top of each panel creating a visible hazard. Observed a hole in the siding on the side of the building in the outdoor play space where the previous fencing had been attached to the building,
Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
- Violation
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 file for child #1 did not include an updated health report within 12 months of the previous health report for an older toddler or preschool child (see LIS code sheet); the most recent health report on file was dated 05/13/2022.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- 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 health report for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records
On 10/06/2022, the Certification Representative was not provided immediate access to the facility upon arrival at 1:50 pm due to the director not being present. The Cert Rep was permitted access at approximately 2:00 pm.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children
On 10/06/2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, observed staff person #1 working in the toddler classroom with 2 young toddler and 9 older toddlers, exceeding the maximum staff:child ratio of one staff person to 10 young toddlers. 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.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.55(b) · Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.
On 10/06/2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, observed 4 staff in the building during naptime: staff person #1 was supervising 2 young toddlers and 9 older toddlers in the toddler classroom, staff person #2 was supervising 19 preschool age children in the preschool classroom, staff person #3 and #4 were supervising 6 infants and 1 young toddler in the infant classroom. Staff taking breaks during naptime did not remain in the child care portion of the facility premises during naptime.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- 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.
Continued noncompliance- Observed book shelves approximately 3 1/2 - 4 feet in height which were not anchored to prevent a tip hazard in the preschool and school-age classrooms. Previously cited on 07/28/2022.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2022
- Violation
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.
Continued noncompliance- Observed the rest equipment in the preschool, toddler and infant classrooms had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cots and mats. Previously cited on 07/28/2022.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
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.
Continued noncompliance- The file for staff person #5 did not have a health assessment on file prior to their first day providing direct care to children. Previously cited on 07/28/2022.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- 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.
Continued noncompliance- The file for staff person #5 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Previously cited on 07/28/2022.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Continued noncompliance- The file for staff person #6 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Previously cited on 07/28/2022.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2022
- 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 #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR and Emergency plan training.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 08/23/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid & CPR.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
At 1:40 pm, observed staff person #2, a provisional hire, working alone in the infant classroom without direct supervision of a staff person whom meets the qualifications of a permanent employee.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- 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. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed Desitin and Aquaphor diaper creams labeled "keep out of reach of children" which were accessible to children on the changing table located in the older toddler bathroom. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- 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 an air vent located in the school-age classroom which visible dirt and dust on the vent.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
Observed book shelves approximately 3 1/2 - 4 feet in height which were not anchored to prevent a tip hazard in the preschool and school-age classrooms.
Corrected by Aug 10, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed the rest equipment in the preschool classroom had less than 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the cots and mats.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Observed prescription medication for child #1 which did not have written consent for administration of medication from the parent.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
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 and #3 did not have a health assessment on file prior to their first day providing direct care to children. The file for staff person #5 included a health assessment which was not updated within 24 months of the previous health assessment' the current health assessment was dated 04/06/2021 and the previous was dated 03/13/219.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- 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 and #3 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · 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 #2 and #3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 12, 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 file for staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for staff person #4 did not include a second written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
The operator was unable to locate a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An annual emergency drill was not documented or on file at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
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)).
Observed a smoke detector in the toddler classroom which was not operable at the time it was tested. *Replaced at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The director or designated staff person did not maintain documented proof of purchase of the fire detection system installed at the facility. *An attestation form was completed at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
The operator did not notify the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. *Corrected at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2022
- 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.
On 08/18/2021, emergency plan training for staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) was not completed at the time of initial hire; emergency plan training was completed on 07/06/2021.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
On 08/18/2021, staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) did not complete Health and Safety training with Pediatric First-Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire. "Get Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" which includes the mandated health & safety education requirements was completed on 07/12/2021; Pediatric First-Aid & CPR was not completed.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
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 #1 & #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #1 did not have out-of-state clearances on file, staff person #1 has lived outside of PA in the last 60 months. The file for staff person #2 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire. The file contained a state police clearance dated 08/20/2020 & 07/08/2021, a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 08/13/2018, a PA Department of Education FBI clearance dated 08/20/2018 and an NSOR clearance requested on 07/07/2021 with the results dated 07/12/2021. The file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include complete provisional hire documentation at the time of initial hire. The file included a state police clearance dated 06/25/21, a Child Abuse clearance dated 07/20/2021 and an FBI clearance dated 07/20/2021 which was requested on 07/19/2021 and an NSOR clearance dated 06/28/2021.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- 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.
On 08/13/2021, the health report for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- 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.
On 08/13/2021, the file for child #1, a 20-month-old, included a record of the child's immunization status which lacked an influenza immunization.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2021
- Violation
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.
On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) did not have a staff health assessment prior to their first day working with children; the health assessment on file was dated 07/21/2021. The file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not have a staff health assessment. An updated health assessment for staff person #4 was not completed within 24 months; the current health assessment on file was dated 07/08/2021 with the previous health assessment dated 02/28/2018.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- 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.
On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #1 (first day working with children 03/01/2021) did not have a tuberculosis screening at initial employment; the TB test was dated 07/23/2021. The file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include the results of a tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
On 08/18/2021, the file for staff person #3 (first day working with children 06/30/2021) did not include verification of child care experience, education or training prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
On 07/21/2021, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
On 07/21/2021, the emergency plan did not include a lock-down procedure.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 19, 2025 inspection noted: “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 car…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 28, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #3 did not include a minimum of 12 clock hour of child care training; 9 hours were documented between 12/2023 - 12/2024.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 30, 2025 inspection noted: “The operator did not have documentation of emergency plan training for volunteer #4 at the time of initial service at the facility.” — what has changed since then?
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