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Center For Learning And Belonging
1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin PA 15642 · License #CER-00243300 · Child Care Center
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- (724) 382-5004
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- 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin PA 15642 · Directions
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Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 51 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
A loose crib sheet was observed on one of the cribs in Room A.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 updates to the fire safety training on file for Staff Person #2, #3 and #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings. This is evidenced by trainings dated 11.6.24 and 12.12.25 for Staff Person #2, 11.4.24 and 12.15.25 for Staff Person #3 and 11.4.24 and 12.14.25 for Staff Person #4.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care taking position.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked an out of state child abuse clearance for a state they have resided in within the last 60 months. Staff Person #2 recently updated their personal information at the facility which included information that they had resided outside the state of PA from approximately February 2020 through June 2021. This information would have required Staff Person #2 to provide out of state clearances prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility. At this time, Staff Person #2 has resided in the State of PA for 60 months.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2026
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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.
The written staff evaluation on file for Staff Person #2 was not signed off by the Director at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Two outlets were observed to be missing protective receptable covers in the downstairs Preschool Room.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- 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.
Diaper creams and a diaper spray were observed under the changing table in Classroom A. The diaper creams and spray were accessible to children receiving care in the classroom. A bottle of hand sanitizer was observed in a bookbag on a chair in the downstairs Preschool Room. The hand sanitizer was accessible to preschool and school age children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Unlabeled spray bottles, reported to contain bleach water solutions, were observed on a shelf in Classroom B and in a locked cabinet in the downstairs Preschool Room.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
The first aid kit in the downstairs Preschool Room was observed in an unlocked bookbag on a chair. The first aid kit was accessible to preschool and school age children receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
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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.
A cold air return vent in Classroom B was observed to be detached from the wall. In the downstairs Preschool Room, a section of carpeting was observed to be lifting creating a tripping hazard. In the outside back play space, an area of damaged siding with sharp edging was observed. The gate latch to the back play space was observed to have a peeling plastic coating, In the outside side play space, a section of the fencing was observed to be leaning and had come disconnected. Rust was also observed on some of the fencing posts in the outside side play space. On the outside porch play space, 6 of the fence pickets were observed to be loose, 1 fence picket was observed to have an exposed screw, and 1 fence picket was observed to have splintering wood.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint was observed on the 4 of the railings on the front porch play space. A section of peeling paint was also observed on the brick area on the left side of the front porch. Peeling paint was observed on some of the posts in the outdoor side play space.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
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3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
A source of running water for handwashing was not present at the changing table in Room D.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
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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 protective plastic coating on a playmat in the Sunroom was observed to be peeling in large sections. The sections did separate when pulled and created a choking hazard to the children.
Corrected by Jun 22, 2026
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3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
A bin containing empty plastic bags was observed under the changing table in Classroom A. The plastic bags could be accessible to infants and a young toddler receiving care in Classroom A.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
A shelving unit containing bins for the children in the downstairs Preschool Room was observed to be leaning and to wobble when touched.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2026
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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.
The rest equipment in Room B, the downstairs Preschool Room and Room D were observed to have numbers on the rest equipment. Charts were also in place identifying which child was to be on which cot. The numbers on the cots did not coordinate with the identifying name chart. It was reported that the name charts were new and the rest equipment all needed to be renumbered to match the name chart.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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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.
An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in Classroom A.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
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3270.106(f) · 1 - 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. This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2 - Director and/or Operator will work with Staff to determine appropriate rest equipment placement for each classroom. A visible chart will be developed and posted in the classroom to indicate where the rest equipment will be placed each day. The Operator will provide a correction date as to when these charts will be completed.
At approximately 2:47pm, 3 young toddlers and 1 older toddler were observed to be sleeping on rest equipment in Classroom D. At approximately 12:38pm two older toddlers were observed to be on rest equipment in Room B. Two feet of space was not present on 3 sides of the rest equipment the children were resting on. SECOND CITATION. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5.5.26.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2026
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3270.106(j) · Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.
An infant was observed to be sleeping in a crib with a head shaping pillow under their head. The facility did not have documentation from the child's physician addressing a medical condition for the infant and need for the head shaping pillow.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room D.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2026
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3270.113(a) · 1. 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. This portion of the plan will have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. Part of this training will include staff positioning for proper supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The Operator will provide a date for when this training will be completed.
At approximately 12:38 Staff Person #1 was observed to be providing care to 6 older toddlers. Staff Person #1 was unable to see a child near the door to front porch from their position on the other side of the classroom. SECOND CITATION. THE FACILITY WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5.5.26.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
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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 forms for Children #1 and #2 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2026
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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 #2, a preschool age child, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file was dated 4.3.25.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Written parental consent was missing for teething drops for a child receiving care in Classroom A.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
A soiled diaper was observed in the garbage can in the restroom in Room A. The garbage can in the restroom was not hands-free which would not allow for appropriate disposal of a soiled diaper.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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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 in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The file for Child #1, who is reported to no longer be enrolled at the facility, lacked a withdrawal date for the last day of care for the child.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
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3270.241(b)(10) · An equivalent health report completed by a school is acceptable as documentation of child health for a school-age child.
The file for Child #1, a young school ager, contained health reports dated 10.10.24 and 1.6.25. The file lacked a 5-year-old health assessment required prior to enrollment in Kindergarten.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2026
- 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 #2 lacked 5.5 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year of June 2024-June 2025.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2026
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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.
Two of the gates in the front porch play space were cracked with sharp edges and pinch points.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- 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.
In the sunroom/infant room, 2 infants were asleep in their cribs. The two cribs were touching and did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides of the cribs in use. One crib was in the corner by an exit; it had 2 walls touching on two sides and the other crib touching on the third side. The second crib had a wall touching one side, the first crib touching another side, and a stack of sleeping cots on its third side.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
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3270.113(a) · 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.
At approximately 940am it was observed that staff #1 left 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers unsupervised in the rainbow room to answer the main door.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
- 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.
At approximately 940am it was observed that staff #1 left 2 preschoolers and 4 older toddlers unsupervised in the rainbow room to answer the main door.
Corrected by May 15, 2026
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. The NSOR Certificate on file was dated 11 days after starting in a child care taking position.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
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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 #1 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting in a child care taking position. The health report and tuberculosis screening were dated 28 days after starting in a child care taking position.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The facility does not have a Director employed and present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2025
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a signed disclosure statement prior to starting at the facility. The signed disclosure statement on file was dated 13 days after starting at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2025
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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.
The rest equipment in Classroom D was observed to be labeled with numbers. A chart identifying which number belonged to each child in the classroom was not in place at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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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 files for Children #1 and #3 lacked current child service reports that had been completed within the last 6 months.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
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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 #3 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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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 facility lacked verification that they had submitted their annual letters to the local traffic safety authorities notifying them of their location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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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, a preschool age child, lacked a current health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 9.27.23. The file for Child #2, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report on file was dated 3.4.24. A current health report, dated 6.2.25, was not obtained until 6.10.25. The health reports on file for Child #3, a preschool age child, exceeded 12 months between examinations on 11.28.23 and 2.5.25.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(3)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication. 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).
At the time of the inspection the file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received their 12-15 month MMR, Varicella, HIB and Pneumococcal vaccinations and their 15-18 month DTAP and 12-23 month Hep A vaccinations. The updated immunization record was not on file until 6.10.25.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
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3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
Written instructions from the prescribing physician were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler in the Basement Preschool classroom medication bin.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
In the Basement Preschool classroom, an unlabeled children's Tylenol and an unlabeled Albuterol inhaler were observed in the medication bin. The medications were reported to be present for a child in care.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility exceeded 12 months since their last emergency drill. The most recent emergency drill on file was dated 10.31.23.
Corrected by Jun 20, 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 #2 lacked 3 of their 12 hours of annual child care training during the assessed year of 6.2023 through 6.2024. The additional 3 hours of training had been completed in 9.2024.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 15, 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 file for Staff Person #7, who was observed to be caring for children alone, lacked verification that they had completed their 1-hour health and safety training update. The completion of all required health and safety training requirements is required prior to caring for children unsupervised.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection. The policy on file expired on 10.1.24.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- 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 updates to the emergency plan review for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between trainings on 8.24.23 and 9.30.24. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked current emergency plan training that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent training on file for Staff Person #3 was dated 6.2.23.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- 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 files for Staff Person's #1 and #3 lacked current fire safety training that had been completed within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The disclosure statements on file for Staff Person's #4, #5 and #7 lacked a date of signature. The updates to the State Police and Child Abuse Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between update. This was evidenced by State Police Clearances dated 2.1.19 and 3.20.24 and Child Abuse Clearances dated 1.10.19 and 2.5.24.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a written evaluation that had been completed by the Director within the last 12 months. The most recent evaluation on file was dated 2.27.23.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
One uncovered electrical outlet was observed in Classroom D.
Corrected by Oct 28, 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.
A bottle of white out was observed on a desk and could be accessible to preschool children receiving care in the Basement Classroom. The white out was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children.
Corrected by Nov 15, 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.
On the fencing in the outdoor play space 5 zip ties were observed to have been looped through the fencing and then cut. The ends of the cut zip ties were sharp and caused a hazard.
Corrected by Nov 15, 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.
Damaged plaster was observed around the sink area in the Basement Classroom. An area of damaged plaster was also observed along the wall at the bottom of the steps in the Basement Classroom.
Corrected by Nov 15, 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 Classroom D was missing an operable thermometer.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
The file for Child #4 lacked an agreement that had been signed by the operator and the parent. The current agreement on file for Child #2 lacked an Operator signature.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement for Child #2 lacked the fee to be charged and the date the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Nov 11, 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 files for Children #1, #3 and #5 lacked acceptable assessments of the child's development that had been completed within the last 6 months. The assessments on file were screening tools and not developmental assessments.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The current agreements on file for Children #1 and #3 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The current agreement on file for Children #1 and #3 lacked the designated release persons to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The current agreements on file for Children #1 and #3 lacked an admission date.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The original agreements were observed on file for Children #1, #2 and #3.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- 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 forms on file for Children #2 and #4 lacked the work address of the parent.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- 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 forms for Children #2 and #4 lacked the health insurance coverage and policy number for the child. The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the insurance policy number for the child.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- 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 forms for Child #2, #3 and #4 lacked the addresses of the release persons listed.
Corrected by Nov 11, 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.
An emergency contact form was missing for one of the children receiving care in the Sunroom/Infant Classroom.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- 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 Person #6 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 2.14.22 and 4.1.24.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
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 on file for Staff Person #2 lacked information that they had been examined for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. The current health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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 #5 lacked verification of 2 years of experience to qualify them for the position they were observed to be performing. The file for Staff Person #7 lacked verification that their education qualified them for the position they were observed to be performing.
Corrected by Nov 15, 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.
The files for Staff Person #5 and #7 lacked two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 15, 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 exceeded 30 days between fire detection system testing on 7.2.24 and 8.2.24 and then between testing on 8.30.24 and 10.1.24.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility. The posted certificate expired in January 2024.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
The facility does not have a qualified Director employed at the facility and present a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Corrected by Jul 1, 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.
At the time of the unannounced inspection on 6.20.24, the last documented fire alarm testing occurred on 5.17.24. The alarms are required to be tested and documented every 30 days.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
- 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 emergency plan training on file for staff person #2 was dated 6/14/23 which was not at the time of initial employment (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Nov 17, 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.
The disclosure statement for Staff person #1 is dated 4/28/23 which is after hire date (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Nov 17, 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.
It was observed on the front porch of the facility that is used for outdoor play space that there is loose carpet that could potentially cause a tripping hazard. In the back outdoor playground, it was observed that the chain link fencing is not attached to the upper support bars.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Under the window in Room F it was observed that there was peeling and chipping paint.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- 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.
It was observed in Room D that there were magnetic tiles toys that were cracked and not in good repair.
Corrected by Oct 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement on file for Child #1 does not include the date of admission.
Corrected by Nov 1, 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 record on file for Child #2 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended annually by the ACIP.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- 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 initial health assessment for Staff person #2 is dated 6/5/23 which is after their hire date (see LIS code sheet). The initial health assessment for Staff person #3 is dated 6/18/23 which is after their hire date (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given,
Corrected by Nov 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
*During the ratio and supervision check at the beginning of inspection it was observed that Staff #1 was in the Toddler Room with 3 YT and 1 OT who were napping, the lights were off in the room and there was no natural light causing the room to be too dark so that the children could not be seen.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
**During the ratio and supervision check at the beginning of inspection it was observed that Staff #1 was in the Toddler Room with 3 YT and 1 OT who were napping, the lights were off in the room and there was no natural light causing the room to be too dark so that the children could not be seen.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2023
- 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 fire detection testing log had dates of testing from 1-6-23 to 2-6-23, 3-6-23 to 4-6-23 and 5-5-23 with not a current testing as of 6-12-23. These dates are all over the 30 day time period required for testing the fire detection system.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At 11:27 a.m., observed 3 young toddlers unsupervised in the young toddler room (Room A). Staff person #1 then entered the room from the adjoining bathroom. Staff person #1 was unable to see, direct, and assess the children from the bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 19, 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.
Observed chipping paint to the right of the exit door frame in the basement classroom.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
- 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 infant room measured at 50° F.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · 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.
At 11:27 a.m., observed 3 young toddlers unsupervised in the young toddler room (Room A). Staff person #1 then entered the room from the adjoining bathroom. Staff person #1 was unable to see, direct, and assess the children from the bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- 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.
At 11:27 a.m., observed 3 young toddlers unsupervised in the young toddler room (Room A). Staff person #1 then entered the room from the adjoining bathroom. Staff person #1 was unable to see, direct, and assess the children from the bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2022
- 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.
The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Jan 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Facility Person #1 lacked the current disclosure statement. The disclosure statement on file was an older version and did not include all needed information required by the CPSL.
Corrected by Sep 13, 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.
The first aid kit in Classroom A was observed to be missing gauze.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Written parental consent was missing for a Tylenol intended for a child in care at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 13, 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.
The facility lacked proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system.
Corrected by Sep 13, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 10, 2026 inspection noted: “A loose crib sheet was observed on one of the cribs in Room A.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 5, 2026 inspection noted: “Two of the gates in the front porch play space were cracked with sharp edges and pinch points.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 5, 2026 inspection noted: “In the sunroom/infant room, 2 infants were asleep in their cribs. The two cribs were touching and did not have 2 ft of space on 3 sides of the cribs in use. O…” — what has changed since then?
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