New Horizon Learning Center

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed on the toddler doorframe and walls and the preschool ceiling near the light panel.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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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).

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include a child service report.

Corrected by Feb 18, 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.

At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 included a health assessment dated 1/24/25.

Corrected by Feb 18, 2026

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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.

At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the infant room did not include tweezers. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, the prekindergarten room had a portion of the baseboard broken off with peeled paint.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2025

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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

At the time of the inspection, a handwashing sign was not posted by the sink in the preschool room. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.

Corrected by Feb 11, 2025

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3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 observed peeled paint in the boy's bathroom and a wall border coming off the wall in the Dragonfly's room. Corrected on site 1/25/2024.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 observed child #1's health report the answer "no" was checked off on the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Corrected 1/26/2024.

Corrected by Feb 8, 2024

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3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that there was no written plan of activities posted in the upstairs pre-school room.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 included Pediatric First Aid training, but the trainer could not be verified as an approved trainer.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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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 #4 and #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.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that -The records of staff person #4 did not include the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance. -The records of staff person #5 did not include the Child Abuse clearance and application for National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances as required by the CPSL.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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3270.37(b) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include documents to verify qualification as an Aide.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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3270.131(e)(4) · The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated influenza vaccine or exemption letter to comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 did not include verification of age.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include verification of education for an AGS.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. One reference submitted for each person.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that there was no record of a fire drill conducted within the last 60 days. Document dated 12/14/22.

Corrected by Feb 24, 2023

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection on 2/23/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and Staff person #3 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.

Corrected by Mar 10, 2023

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

During the renewal inspection on 3/3/22, it was observed that the hot water temped at 113 degrees.

Corrected by Mar 21, 2022

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/3/22, it was observed that the vents on the second floor were not clean-grey and dusty in appearance

Corrected by Mar 14, 2022

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