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Home › PA › Ligonier › Rk Mellon Early Care And Education Center
559 Bell St, Ligonier PA 15658 · License #CER-00248126 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · TIER 1: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. This portion of the plan will have an immediate date of completion. TIER 2: The Legal Entity will update their conduct policies to uphold a child's right to free expression and to prohibit the use of physical punishment to silence a child or to limit their speech. Once the policy has been created, it will be submitted to the regional office for review. Once reviewed by the regional office, current staff will read and sign off on receiving the policy. The policy will be added to the staff handbook. The Legal Entity will submit the handbook and staff acknowledgement forms to the department within 5 business days of completion. This portion of the plan will have a date within 5 business days of expected completion date.
Based on interviews with staff, it was reported that Staff #1 applied their hand to a child's mouth to suppress noise during nap time. The stated intent was to maintain a quiet environment for the other sleeping children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed that there wasn't a handwashing sign posted above the toilet and the sink in the girl's bathroom.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
It was observed that the garbage can in the girl's restroom was lacking a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was lacking the home telephone number as well as the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 form for Child #1 was lacking the health insurance policy number and for Child #2 was lacking the health insurance coverage and policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #1, who is an older toddler, contained a health assessment dated 5/29/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
There was a box of teething tablets in the locked medicine box that was lacking the name of the child who they are intended for.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log on file at facility listed dated of fire drills as 7/25/25 and 9/29/25 which are more than 60 days between drills.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · The Legal Entity will convene at least three (3) monthly staff meetings following the approval of this plan of correction. At each staff meeting, time will be set aside to review and discuss the facility's previous regulatory non-compliance items documented on the inspection summaries issued in the last year, as well as the Department of Human Services' regulations related to 3270.113(b) No Physical Punishment and 3270.162(d) Forcing a Child to Eat. The following will be prepared and will be sent to OCDEL-DHS representatives within 7 calendar days after the meeting: a detailed agenda, a log identifying the date and time of the meeting, and a sign-in sheet for persons attending that includes their typed name and signature.
*Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 it was determined during lunchtime, Staff person #1 stood behind a young toddler and with her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) Staff Person #1 used a form of physical punishment by bracing the child's head against her legs and against the wishes of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 it was determined during lunchtime, Staff person #1 stood behind a young toddler and with her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) Staff Person #1 used a form of physical punishment by bracing the child's head against her legs and against the wishes of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.162(d) · Staff Person #1 will take a minimum of three (3) hours of online/in-person training pertaining to the use of physical punishment and/or the effects of forcing a child to eat. The training will be submitted to the regional office for approval prior to attendance. Proof of training will be submitted upon completion.
**Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 Staff Person #1 placed her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) stood behind the child and braced his head against her legs. Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's right hand with her right hand, grabbed the fork, poked a cut up meatball and forced it into the child's mouth and against the wishes of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.162(d) · A child may not be forced to eat food.
Based on information that was received during staff interviews on 11/24/2024 Staff Person #1 placed her left hand on the left side of the child's neck (ear area) stood behind the child and braced his head against her legs. Staff Person #1 grabbed the child's right hand with her right hand, grabbed the fork, poked a cut up meatball and forced it into the child's mouth and against the wishes of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 file for Staff Person #2 included State Police Clearances dated 6/8/19 and 8/23/24, and Child Abuse Clearances dated 6/11/19 and 9/5/24, which are both more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed that the training chair that was in the diapering area was lacking a handwashing sign.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 that the foam climbers that were in the outside play space were peeling and worn and not in good repair.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/15/21 and 9/9/23 which are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the Room 11, beneath the chalkboard near the bottom of the floor, was peeling plaster.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First-Aid/Pediatric CPR training (dated 02/18/2022).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 completed Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR on 05/27/2022 but was not within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SA 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 #1 was dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The two most recent Child Abuse Clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1 and #3 lacked a signature for "Consent for Minor First Aid."
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Children #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, was lacking from the child file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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's for Facility Person's #1 and #2 lacked verification that they had participated in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #2- may not work at the facility.
The file for Facility Person #2, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the last 5 years, lacked required out of state clearances. The file for Facility Person #2 lacked a request for their NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position. A completed NSOR was not on file at the time of starting at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #2 lacked the complete address for one of the release persons listed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 immunization record on file for Child #1 lacked documentation that the child had received their 12-15 month Pneumococcal vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Facility Person #1 lacked verification of one year experience to qualify them for the position they were hired to perform.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 of the interconnected fire system currently in place at the Elementary School where the facility is located.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 pick up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.