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Home › PA › Luzerne › Little Tykes Learning Center
517 Charles St, Luzerne PA 18709 · License #CER-00241069 · Center · Child Care Center
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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). A staff 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 Person #6 may not work in a childcare position that involves direct contact and routine interaction with children until all required paperwork is completed and on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 6/24/26, Staff #6, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past 60 months, was observed having direct contact and routine interaction with children in the Toddler Room. There was no proof on file that they had their out-of-state clearance, which was required prior to them working with children. Staff #7 had DHS FBI Clearances on file dated 11/12/20 and 5/7/26. More than 60 months had lapsed between the clearances, and Staff #1 acknowledged that during this lapse, Staff #7 had direct contact and routine interaction with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Instant Cold Compress labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in a first aid kit in the Preschool Room. The compress was accessible to a young school aged child who was being supervised in that room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
A first aid kit, that was in an orange bookbag on top of a wooden cubby shelf in the Preschool Room, was observed to be accessible to a young school aged child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #4 was dated 5/7/25 and 5/13/26. The most recent emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #5 were dated 11/7/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 health assessment on file for Staff #6, which was dated 2/6/26, did not include the CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 staff 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 person #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) had an initial NSOR clearance on file dated 5/1/25. A copy of the automated confirmation e-mail from the NSOR Clearance Verification Unit was on file and showed that the NSOR application, that was signed and dated by Staff #6 on 1/29/25, was not submitted until 2/18/2025, which was after the staff began working with children. The clearance was also not on file within the 45-day provisional hire period, and the staff person continued to have direct contact with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
The toilet in the children's restroom, that was located near the Toddler Room, had two exposed screws at its base. Also, the gate that was near the purple tent in the Outdoor Play Area had one exposed screw that was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 child service report on file for Child #4 (see code sheet for date of admission) was dated 5/6/25. This initial report was required to be completed within 6 months of the child being admitted.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 financial agreement information on file for Child #4 was dated 10/14/24 and 5/6/25. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed and updated the financial agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed in the Main Room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #1 had fire safety trainings on file that were dated 10/24/2022 and 11/8/2023. More than a year had lapsed between the trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #4 completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 10/7/2023.
Staff person #4 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. 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.
Child #1 did not have documentation which included the address of their physician or medical care provider. Child #5 did not have emergency contact information on file which included a release person's address.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
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.
Child #1 and Child #4 did not have documentation of an enrolling parent's work phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. The child must be removed from care, at the close of business on the day of the inspection, until up-to-date vaccinations or proper documentation is on file.
Child #1, who is five years old, only had two previous pneumococcal vaccinations on file at the facility and there was no letter of exemption on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 person #5 only had one nonfamily reference on file. The other reference on file stated that they were Staff person #5's sister.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 documented fire drill logs showed that the hypothetical locations of the fire were at the same location, i.e. alarm, for two consecutive fire drills, which occurred on 2/8/24 and 3/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
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 fire detection system was not tested annually by a fire safety professional. Documentation showed that the fire safety professional conducted tests on 10/24/2022 and 11/8/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 3, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire: Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until 7/28/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed staff persons #1 and #2 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2 , staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started With Center Based Care: Building Blocks For Quality
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
Child file #1 does not have a current flu shot on file as part of the immunization record. The operator states that the parent did not want child #1 to receive the flu shot but there is not a letter of exemption on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 8, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Child file #1 is missing the health insurance policy number on the emergency contact form
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.