Kids Learning Center

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

The Health and Safety training on file for Staff #3 was observed to only have documentation of the 1 hour update.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

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 files for Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were observed not to have documentation of emergency plan training.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 shall complete professional development in the topics of Health and Safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 12/25/25 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed staff person #2 must be supervised when interacting with children by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed their required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 6/30/25. Health and Safety Training.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The NSOR clearance on file for Staff person #1 was observed to be greater than 60 months. This is evidenced by the NSOR clearance being dated 11/12/2019.

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The file for Staff #4 was observed not to have documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

3270.23 · A parent of a child in care shall be permitted free access, without prior notice, throughout the center whenever children are in care, unless a court of competent jurisdiction has limited the parental right of access to the child and a copy of the order is on file at the facility. Opportunity shall be provided for parents to participate in the facility's program. The operator shall maintain a yearly file which documents general announcements to promote parent participation. The file shall be updated annually.

The legal entity issued the parent a "no trespass" letter which prevented the parent from having the opportunity to participate in the facility's program when the children were present.

Corrected by Dec 1, 2025

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--2- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The FBI clearance and Child Abuse Clearance on file for staff person #2 were observed to be greater than 60 months. This is evidenced by 12/21/2015 to 2/8/19 and 12/18/2015 to 2/19/2019.

Corrected by Dec 15, 2024

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 the school-age room was observed not to adhesive bandages.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

In the preschool room it was observed a broken red Lego. The school-age room had several wooden blocks that were splintering.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

The Agreement on file for Child #3 was observed not to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Dec 1, 2024

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 was observed not to contain documentation of an updated health report.

Corrected by Dec 1, 2024

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 Health Assessment on file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 were observed to not have documentation of a Mantoux test being administered with results.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

The file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of a feeding schedule for the infant.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2024

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The file for Child #1 did not have documentation of an initial health assessment. This is evidenced by the child's start date: 07/29/2024.

Corrected by Jan 1, 2024

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 files for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 lacked completion of the UPDATED 1 Hour Health and Safety Training on or before 12/30/2022.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2023

3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The two most recent FBI Clearances for Staff #4 were dated more than 60 months apart.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2023

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 childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Mandated Reporter Training for staff #4 was dated more than 60 months ago.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2023

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.

In the infant Room, Pre-School Room and Room 101 lacked the required emergency contact information for the NEWEST children receiving care in the space.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2023

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 of Children #1 (Pre-K), #2 (Pre-K), #3 (Pre-K) and #4 (YT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.

Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 01/02/2023 - 02/02/2023 (31 Days); 04/02/2023 - 05/11/2023 (39 Days); 05/12/2023 - 06/26/2023 (45 Days); 08/17/2023 - 09/18/2023 (32 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.

Corrected by Dec 29, 2023

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 persons #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7-- will have until 01/20/2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7--- 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 #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7--, staff person #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7-- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff persons #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7-- 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 Jan 20, 2023

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 two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #3 were dated more than 24-months apart.

Corrected by Jan 11, 2023

3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

The disclosure statement for Staff person #1 lacked the date it was signed.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

In the infant room, a pink, plastic pool had multiple, small cracks approximately one inch in size, pose a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the infant room, a floor mat which infants crawl, role and play on were fraying which pose a choking hazard.

Corrected by Oct 20, 2022

3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The Initial Child Health Report and Immunizations for Children #4, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 files for child #1(YT) and child #3(YT) contained emergency contact and financial agreement forms which were not updated within 6 months of the previous update of 06/24/2022 and 01/31/2022, respectively.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(1) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The 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.

Immunization record in the file for Child #1 (YT) was dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

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.

Child files #1 (YT) and #2 (OT) lacked a yearly Influenza shot for 2021 with no Letter of Exemption in the File.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

The Initial Child Health Report for Child #1(YT) was dated more than 60 days from the first day of attendance at the facility.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

The file for Staff #2 did not include hours/years of experience in childcare.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #1 was lacking one additional written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

The Initial Child Health Report for Child #1(YT) was dated more than 60 days from the first day of attendance at the facility.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The file for staff #5 was observed having an initial employment date of 8/3/21 and lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, exceeding 90 days from employment.

Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

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. Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are on file at the facility.

Staff #1 was observed having a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) clearances dated 6/20/16 and 10/7/21, exceeding 60 months. Staff #1 was observed having the most current Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance dated 10/5/15 and an FBI clearance dated 6/2/16, both clearances exceeding 60 months. Staff #2 was observed having the most current PSP clearance dated 10/19/16 and FBI clearance dated 10/11/16, both clearances exceeding 60 months. Staff #3 was observed having the most current PSP clearance dated 12/8/15, Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance dated 12/18/15, and FBI clearance dated 5/8/14, all clearances exceeding 60 months. Staff #4 was observed having the most current PSP clearance dated 8/12/16, Pennsylvania Child Abuse clearance dated 8/16/16, and an FBI clearance dated 8/19/16, all clearances exceeding 60 months.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

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 was observed having the most current Mandated Reporter (MR) training dated 7/4/16, exceeding 60 months. The file for staff #2 was observed having the most current MR training dated 10/19/16, exceeding 60 months. The file for staff #3 was observed having the most current MR training dated 6/23/16, exceeding 60 months. The file for staff #4 was observed having the most current MR training dated 8/21/16, exceeding 60 months.

Corrected by Nov 12, 2021

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 #1 was observed having health assessments dated 8/1/18 and 10/5/20, exceeding 24 month between assessments. The file for staff #3 was observed having the most current health assessment dated 7/2/19, exceeding 24 months.

Corrected by Nov 15, 2021

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 emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2021

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 a written record showing the fire detection system has been checked on a monthly basis since November 2020.

Corrected by Nov 9, 2021

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 emergency plan lacked accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency which included lock-down.

Corrected by Nov 10, 2021