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Johnstown Kid Stop
827 Diamond Blvd, Johnstown PA 15905 · License #CER-00248337 · Child Care Center
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- 827 Diamond Blvd, Johnstown PA 15905 · Directions
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
There was no documentation the emergency plan was sent annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Nov 28, 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.
The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected by Dec 18, 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 files of Staff #1 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of fire safety training conducted on 12/15/22 with previous training conducted on 10/31/21.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A group supervisor shall have 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 2 years of 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 #1, who was designated as a group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.15(b) · The legal entity shall maintain ongoing compliance with the applicable requirements prescribed by the Department of Labor and Industry in 34 Pa. Code § 403.23 and under section 1016(c) of the act at all times following issuance of any certificate of compliance issued by the Department under this chapter.
The legal entity did not have a certificate of occupancy.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours 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. 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 #2, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Corrected by Dec 18, 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 Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
The agreement for Child #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. 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 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 parent.
Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
- 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.
Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not 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.
Corrected by Dec 18, 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 contact and agreement for Children #1, #3, #4, and #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 7/25/21 and reviewed on 4/3/23, 6/6/23, and 11/3/23. Child #1's agreement was signed on 7/25/21 and reviewed on 4/3/23. Child #3's emergency contact was signed on 8/11/22 and reviewed on 4/4/23 and 10/26/23. Child #3's agreement was signed on 8/15/22 and reviewed on 4/4/23 and 10/26/23. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 5/25/22, 3/31/23, and 10/27/23. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 5/17/22, 3/30/23, and 9/19/23.
Corrected by Dec 18, 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 operator lacked documentation of sending a copy of emergency plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by Dec 18, 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.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/17/22. The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child but not the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/17/22. Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Jan 23, 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 facility did not have a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 #1, #3, and #4 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 file of Staff #1 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 10/30/21 with a previous one completed on 10/26/19. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 8/10/21 with a previous one completed on 1/25/19. The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation completed on 10/30/21 with a previous one completed on 8/24/19.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 #3 and #4 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in valid fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The files of Staff #3 and #4 contained documentation of an invalid online fire safety training.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2, #4, and #5 will have until December 24, 2022, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2, #4, and #5 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, #4, and #5, staff persons #2, #4, and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #2 and #5 have 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 from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training.
Corrected by Dec 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file of Staff #4 lacked an adult health assessment which included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file of Staff #5 lacked a valid Child Abuse Clearance. The file of Staff #5 contained a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(3) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours 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 #5, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
The files of Staff #2, #3, and #4, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file of Child #5 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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.
Emergency contact information for Children #6, #7, and #8 was not present in the cafeteria where they were receiving care.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 7/1/21 with a previous one dated 6/27/19.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 agreement for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. The emergency contacts and agreements for Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. Child #1's agreement was reviewed on 8/12/21 and 5/27/22. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 8/12/21 and 5/16/22. Child #3's emergency contact was reviewed on 5/20/21 and 8/24/22. Child #3's agreement was reviewed on 5/10/21 and 8/24/22. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 9/3/21 and 5/21/22. Child #5's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 8/16/21 and 5/25/22.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 files of Children #1 and #5 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
An emergency drill was not conducted annually. The facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill.
Corrected by Dec 22, 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 who is responsible for compliance with this chapter 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.
Corrected by Dec 16, 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 Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The emergency plan did not contain evacuation routes and evacuation plans or written directions to exit the building.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file of Staff#4 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The Agreements for Child #1 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(h) · 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. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
The file for Staff #2 contained Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification obtained on 10/30/21. Their previous certificate expired on 10/26/21, creating a lapse in their First Aid and CPR training.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2021
- 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 files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained Fire Safety Training that was not updated annually. Staff #1 dates of training 9/21/20 and 11/1/21. Staff #2 dates of training 9/15/20 and 10/31/21.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- 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 #1 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training; 6/17/15 and 6/19/20. The file for Staff #3 contained mandated reporter training that was not completed within 60 months of the previous training; 1/7/15 and 3/3/20.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 5, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no documentation the emergency plan was sent annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 14, 2023 inspection noted: “The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 17, 2023 inspection noted: “2nd citation. Previously cited on 11/17/22. The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome a…” — what has changed since then?
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