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Mooks Childcare Center
430 E 10th Ave, Homestead PA 15120 · License #CER-00248858 · Child Care Center
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- (412) 944-5434
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- 430 E 10th Ave, Homestead PA 15120 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 65 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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 refrigerator, in the blue room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- 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.
On a wooden bookcase, right of entrance door was a gray lid on a clear bin with assorted toys was observed to be cracked posing a cutting hazard or pinch point.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2025
- 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 Child Service Report(s) for child(ren) #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were/was lacking from the child(ren) file(s). (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child File #1 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
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.
The written emergency transportation plan was missing from the Blue and Purple Rooms.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(2)/3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. 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 lacked a fee agreement form. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The observed fire drill log contained drills held more than 60 days apart (02.25.2025 - 05.15.2025 79 Days).
Corrected by Oct 9, 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: Facility Person # 1-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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. 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 childcare position at the facility.
The file for Staff #1 lacked the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The Child Abuse and FBI Clearances and the NSOR Certificate in the files for staff #2 were dated after their Date of Hire. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). Staff File #1 lacked a Disclosure Statement. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
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 file for Staff #1 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
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 facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 10.25.2024 and 11.27.2024 (33 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Orange Room, two (2) pair of adult scissors which were located in the unlocked teacher's top right and top left desk drawers was accessible to children posing a cutting hazard. In the Orange Room, a plastic container of push pins located in the unlocked, top left drawer of the teacher's desk was accessible to children posing a puncture and/or cutting hazard. In the Blue Room, a red, Scotch tape dispenser with a metal cutting edge which was located in a plastic, five (5) drawer cabinet near the windows was accessible to children which posed a cutting hazard. In the Blue Room, a staple was observed on the floor, in the back of the room, under the "Schedule" bulletin board was accessible to children which posed a cutting, puncture and/or choking hazard.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
During the annual renewal inspection, it was observed that the blue room was being used as childcare space. The blue room was removed from the measured capacity as a usable childcare space in 2023.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the back of Orange Room, a small, child's, wooden table, with loose screws was causing the table to be unstable posing a toppling or fall hazard. In the front of the Blue Room was a highchair with loose screws was causing the highchair to be unstable posing a fall hazard.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- 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.
In an unlocked, janitor's closet in the hallway, the following items were accessible to children and labeled "Keep out of the Reach of Children: a bottle of "Odoban" disinfecting cleaner, "Preempt" Disinfecting wipes, Jasco Lacquer Thinner and a tube of "Loctite Powergrab. In an unlocked, janitor's closet in the hallway was a hammer and drill which was accessible to children poses a crushing and puncture hazard, respectively. In an unlocked, janitor's closet in the hallway was an unlabeled, clear bottle of purple liquid which was accessible to children. In an unlocked, white cabinet in the men's bathroom, was a plastic container of "Preempt" disinfecting wipes which was labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children," was accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The First aid kit, in the Blue Room was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- 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.
The last stall, in the women's restroom, is crumbling concrete which poses a choking hazard.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2024
- Violation
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 back of the blue room, peeling paint was observed on the baseboards. On the lower, right corner of the glass block window in the women's restroom is peeling paint.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The second stall in men's restroom, lacked handwashing signs above the toilet and three (3) urinals. Two (2) stalls in the women's bathroom lacked handwashing signs above the toilets.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- 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.
The toy, play kitchen's oven door's veneer was lifting which poses a cutting hazard for the children in the Purple Room.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
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 refrigerator, in the blue room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 18, 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.
The Orange Room lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- 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.
Staff #1 and #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- 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 observed fire drill log contained consecutive drills held more than 60 days apart. [11/07/2023 - 01/08/2024 (62 Days)]
Corrected by Sep 17, 2024
- Violation
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 facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between the following dates: 04/04/2024 - 05/08/2024 (34 Days), 05/09/2024 - 06/13/2024 (35 Days), 06/14/2024 - 07/17/2024 (33 Days), and 07/18/2024 - 08/30/2024 (42 Days). These tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Sep 17, 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.
A Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policies were not available at the time of the inspection. The facilities Emergency Plan lacked an update to the following section: Continuity of Operations.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
A copy of the facility's current Emergency Plan was not posted in a conspicuous place.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
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.
The last two fire safety trainings (03/01/2022 - 08/23/2023) in the file for Staff #1 are dated more than one year apart (See LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) #3 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #3-- will have until 10/18/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3 --- 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 persons #3 --, staff persons #3 -- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #3 --- had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training. The file for Staff Person #3 contained training for first aid/CPR that was not conducted using the approved curriculum per the requirements of Announcement C-22-01 therefore, Staff Person #3 does not have valid Pediatric First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
- 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.
The file for Staff #3 did not include hours/years of childcare experience making it unable to be determined if the individual qualified as an aide. (See LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked written parental consent for "Emergency Medical Care." (See LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number. (See LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization records for Child #1 (YT) and Child #2 (OT) lacked yearly Influenza shots (2022 or 2023) with no Letter of Exemptions in their files. (See LIS code sheet). The immunization record in the file for Child #1 was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
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.
The Initial Health Assessment for Staff #2 was dated 09/01/2023 which is dated after Staff #2's hire date. The file for Staff #1 lacked an updated Health Assessment. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Corrected by Oct 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid." (See LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- 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 facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between: 12/05/2022 - 02/15/2023 (72 Days); 02/16/2023 - 04/30/2023 (73 Days) and 05/01/2023 - 08/21/2023 (112 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The facility files lacked proof of sending the Emergency Plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality; however, sent it to the Allegheny County Emergency Management Agency.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
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 Health Assessment in the file for Child #1 was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.54(a)/3270.54(c) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person. If the staff-child ratio warrants only one staff person, the second person may be another facility person.
Through a conversation with the operator, the operator disclosed she only has one staff person in the childcare facility due to another staff person not returning to work. The operator was advised to "suspend" childcare services until another staff person can be hired.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child File #1 lacked the Enrolling Parent's Work Address and Work Number.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person # 2 -- will have until November 8, 2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 --- 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 #2--, staff person #2-- 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): Health and Safety.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2022
- 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 last two Mandated Reporter Trainings for staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected by Nov 6, 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.
In the boy's restroom, an open bottle of "Fabuloso" cleaner labeled, "Labeled Keep Out of the Reach of Children" was found on top of the white cabinet in front of the windows which was not locked and accessible to children.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- 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.
In the Blue Room the first-aid kit lacked soap.
Corrected by Oct 5, 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.
In the Orange Room, a yellow bin, with toys, had a chipped corner which posed a cutting hazard.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked written parental "Consent for Emergency Medical Care."
Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 and #5 lacked the Health Insurance/MA Coverage and Health Insurance/MA Policy Number.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
- Violation
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 Emergency Contact form for child file #1 lacked the name, address and phone number of the listed release person. The Emergency Contact form for child files #2 lacked the address of the listed release person.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
- 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.
The Blue, Orange, Gym and Purple rooms lacked the required emergency contact information for the children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 and #5 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid."
Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
- Violation
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.
Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · 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. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The Initial Child Health Report and Immunizations for Children #2, #3 and #4 enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the orange room, a hand crank pencil sharpener that was missing the pencil shavings cover, had exposed sharpening disks which were accessible to children and posed a cutting or finger crushing hazard.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person(s) #2 may not work in 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. Facility Person(s) #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for Staff #2 lacked the FBI and Child Abuse clearances.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On the orange room's back wall, next to the heater, the electrical outlet was missing two protective, receptacle covers which were accessible to children five years of age or younger. In the boy's restroom, next to the sink, the electrical outlet was missing two protective, receptacle covers which were accessible to children five years of age or younger.
Corrected by Jun 17, 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.
In the boy's bathroom, on the floor in front of the shower, was a bottle of "Mean Green" cleaner labeled, "Keep out of the Reach of Children" was accessible to children.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
The 14, second-floor, classroom windows were able to be opened more than six inches which allowed them to be opened without restrictions.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
The first-aid kits were lacking from all childcare spaces within the facility.
Corrected by Jun 17, 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.
In the girl's restroom, in the first stall a vent needed properly secured to the side wall which posed a pinch point or cutting hazard. A wall vent, in the purple room, was observed to be loose posing a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the Orange Room, a large grate/vent was completely detached from the wall, exposing a large hole.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
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 Playroom, peeling paint on the right wall, to the right of the room entrance door was observed.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
The boy's and girl's restrooms lacked posted handwashing signs at all toilets and sinks.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
Two garbage cans of ceiling tiles, chairs, pieces of wood, boxes and various garbage bags were obstructing the walkway from the gym exit to the parking lot.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the Blue Room, loose screws were observed on a child's wooden changing table causing the changing table to be unstable posing a fall hazard.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
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 file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment and TB Test.
Corrected by Jul 8, 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
Staff #1 and #2 lacked two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
Facility files lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detection system.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 8, 2026 inspection noted: “The refrigerator, in the blue room, used for childcare was lacking an operating thermometer.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 9, 2025 inspection noted: “On a wooden bookcase, right of entrance door was a gray lid on a clear bin with assorted toys was observed to be cracked posing a cutting hazard or pinch point.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 11, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #1 lacked the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET). The Child Abuse and FBI Clearances and the NSOR Certificate i…” — what has changed since then?
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