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Growing Years Early Learning Center At Johnstown
865 Susquehanna St, Johnstown PA 15905 · License #CER-00247201 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 248-3800
- jill.mock@alsm.org
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- Address
- 865 Susquehanna St, Johnstown PA 15905 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 88 children
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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.
At the time of the inspection the provider was unable to provide the Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy.
Corrected by Sep 29, 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 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) 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, 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): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- 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 of staff #1 had written evaluations more than 12 months apart due to the fact they were dated 9-11-25 and 8-19-24.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of 2 years' experience to support the position of Assistant Group Supervisor.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, observed an easel in front of a door, obstructing the door in the Pre K room.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- 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.
Observed in the indoor gross motor space a Disney brand red and yellow riding toy with a cracked knob on the right side. Observed in room 110 foam blocks with teeth marks.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
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.
Observed child #1 sleeping on a large pink pillow which is not proper sleep equipment nor was it labeled for the use of a specific child.
Corrected by Oct 31, 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 file of child #3 lacked a current child service report. The most recent report in the file was dated 2/2025.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files of children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact forms with the information of children's special needs, as specified by the children's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or "NA" if not applicable.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- 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 file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the full address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Observed lunch boxes with potentially hazardous food: yogurt, lunch meat, cheese, and ranch dressing not refrigerated.
Corrected by Sep 25, 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.
Based on the smoke detection log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days due to the fact testing dates were 7-31-25 to 6-3-25 = 58 days; 6-3-25 to 4-8-25 = 56 days.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was delivered to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Oct 31, 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.
At the time of the inspection, the written policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment lacked information about the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Sep 26, 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.
Observed in room 115 adhesive puddy labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the top left drawer at the sink accessible to children observed in care.
Corrected by Sep 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer seat in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
Child #1 received an injury on 12/11/23. The injury resulted in the child being seen in the emergency room. The operator was notified on 12/27/23 of the emergency room visit. During the investigation on 1/5/24, the operator reported to the department verbally but not in writing of emergency room treatment.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
Child #1 received an injury on 12/11/23. The injury resulted in the child being seen in the emergency room. The operator was notified on 12/27/23 of the emergency room visit. During the investigation on 1/5/24, the operator reported to the department verbally but not in writing of emergency room treatment.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #1 will have until February 23, 2024, to complete the mandated reporter 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 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 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
Based on interviews and documentation, the original report of an accident was not given to the parent of Child #1 on the day of the incident.
Corrected by Jan 2, 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.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/20/23. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.
On 9/19/23 the counter height sink in the Infant/Young Toddler Room did not have platforms or steps, and staff were holding children to wash their hands.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2023
- 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 emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- 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.
The legal entity did not have a current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises on file at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.
Corrected by Oct 17, 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.
On 9/19/23 observed a cracked lid on the bin containing train tracks in the Part Day Preschool Room. On 9/19/23 observed cracked LEGOS in the Part Day Preschool Room. On 9/19/23 observed approximately a 1-inch tear on the blue mat with stars in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/19/23 observed a cracked bin containing puzzle pieces in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/19/23 observed a torn corner on the triangle box in the Older Toddler Room.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
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.
On 9/19/23 observed foam blocks with bite marks in the Pre K Counts Room.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the Pre K Counts Room.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- 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 of Children #4 and #5 lacked child service reports completed every 6 months. The file of Child #4, with an admission date of 4/12/21, did not contain child service reports. The file of Child #5, with an admission date of 6/22/20, contained a child service report dated 3/18/22.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child #2's date of admission was 8/14/23 with an agreement dated 8/15/23.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parents.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Sep 20, 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.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
The file of Child #4 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #4 contained health reports dated 4/11/22, 11/9/22, and 5/11/23.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- 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 emergency contacts and agreements for Children #3, #4, and #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/1/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 7/1/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23. Child #5's emergency contact was reviewed on 6/27/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23. Child #5's agreement was reviewed on 3/8/22, 2/2023, and 8/1/23.
Corrected by Sep 20, 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 file of Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- 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.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- 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.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during a lockdown.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/14/22. The file of Staff #1, who was designated as a director, lacked documentation of 1 year experience with children.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2022
- 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.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/14/22. The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
On 9/14/22 observed 2 pair of adult scissors on the bottom shelf of the closet in the Preschool Classroom which were accessible to children.
Corrected by Sep 14, 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.
The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/29/22. The files of Staff #5, #6, and #7 lacked documentation of training regarding the emergency plan on an annual basis. The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/30/22 with previous training on 3/25/21. The files of Staff #6 and #7 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 6/29/22 with previous training on 3/25/21.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- 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 files of Staff #6, #8, #9, and #10 lacked documentation of renewing their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on or before the expiration of the most current certification. The files of Staff #6 and #9 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/30/21 with a previous one on 10/26/19. The files of Staff #8 and #10 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR on 10/30/21 with a previous one on 8/24/19.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- 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 of Staff #5, #6, and #7 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in valid fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The files of Staff #5, #6, and #7 contained documentation of an invalid online fire safety training.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until October 8, 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 persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of health and safety training being completed on 5/17/22.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The files of Staff #2 and #3 lacked a signed disclosure statement at the time of providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Staff #2 and #3 contained a disclosure statement signed on 8/9/22. Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training within 90 days of start (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 6/21/22. Staff #5 and #7 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed every 60 months. Staff #5 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 4/13/20 with previous training completed on 1/19/15. Staff #7 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 3/3/20 with previous training completed on 1/17/15. The file of Staff #6 lacked documentation of he National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020 (SEE LIS Code Sheet).
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
The file of Staff #3, who was designated as a director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Corrected by Sep 20, 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.
On 9/14/22 observed approximately two 1/2 inch holes in the drywall and approximately a 3 inch hole in the drywall by the folding chairs in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately a 2 inch hole and approximately a 3 inch hole in the drywall by the strollers in the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately two 1 inch holes under the 1st window at the side of the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately three 1/2 inch holes under the 3rd window at the side of the Indoor Play Space. On 9/14/22 observed approximately a 2 inch hole under the window in the right corner of the Pre K Counts Classroom.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2022
- 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 of Child #3 lacked the services to be provided to the family and the child on the agreement.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- 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 file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of Child #3 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 15, 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 files of Children #1 and #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Sep 28, 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.
On 9/14/22 emergency contacts for Children #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 were not present when they were receiving care in the Preschool Classroom.
Corrected by Sep 26, 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 files of Staff #2 and #4 contained an adult health assessment which lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a Mantoux test read date of 3/17/22. The file of Staff #4 contained a Mantoux test read date of 7/22/21.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- 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 emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #2's emergency contact was signed on 8/2/21 and reviewed on 6/28/22 and 7/1/22. Child #2's agreement was signed on 8/2/21 and reviewed on 6/28/22 and 7/1/22. The emergency contact for Child #3 was not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 1/20/22 and then again on 8/29/22.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child's date of admission was 8/17/21 with an agreement dated 1/20/22.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- 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.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 3/19/22.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The Director or designated staff person did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills. The hypothetical location was the same for fire drills conducted on 10/21/21 and 11/30/21.
Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
- 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.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of completing an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for Staff #2 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training. Staff #2 dates of training, 1/25/15 and 3/8/20. The file for Staff #4 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training (1/21/15 & 3/7/20.)
Corrected by Mar 8, 2020
- 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 files for Staff #2 and #3 contained written evaluations that were not conducted at least every 12 months. The evaluations in the file for Staff #2 were dated 4/21/20 and 5/4/21. The evaluations in the file for Staff # 3 were dated 12/6/19 and 1/4/21.
Corrected by May 4, 2021
- Violation
3270.34(b)(3) · A director shall have attained an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
The file for Staff #1, Director, lacked documentation of 3 years experiences with children.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2021
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Located in the Music Center in Room 110 there was an outlet on a surge protector that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The bathroom located in Room 111 and the bathroom located in Room 116 both lacked a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- 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 Room 115 at the facility lacked a thermometer.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Room 116 lacked a posted written plan of daily activities.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement for Child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2021
- 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 #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Sep 7, 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.
The Health Report for the following child lacked verification of ongoing vaccines in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The report for Child #1 lacked an influenza vaccination.
Corrected by Sep 14, 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.
The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment. Staff person #3 had health assessments conducted on 6/2/19 and 7/18/21.
Corrected by Jul 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.
The facilities emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 24, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection the provider was unable to provide the Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 23, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the written policy for shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment lacked information about the prevention…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 3, 2024 inspection noted: “At approximately 9:40 AM Certification Staff observed an infant sleeping in a bouncer seat in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.” — what has changed since then?
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