Loading
Loading facility…
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Loading
Pulling inspections, violations, and complaints.
Home › PA › Marietta › Kinderhook Early Learning Center Llc
420 Coffee Goss Rd, Marietta PA 17547 · License #CER-00255606 · Center · Child Care Center
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
When they operate
Ages served
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 time between staff person #4's fire safety training exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (11/22/24, 3/30/26).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Staff person #3 file did not contain an annual staff evaluation (see code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 17, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Four toxic plants (Flaming Katy) were accessible to children in Room 1 (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
In Room 2, it was observed that the first-aid kit could not be accessed by the staff (lock was jammed on backpack binder was stored in) (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
It was observed that Room 2 was too dark during naptime to properly supervise the children. (corrected during inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
It was observed during naptime in Room 1, that one staff person was seated with her back to a napping child she was supervising. Another napping child was not able to be seen due to being obstructed by a table. A third napping child was not able to be seen due to being obstructed by a classroom shelf. (corrected during inspection).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(b) · At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
The parents of the children enrolled did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. (corrected during inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 Room 2, the children's emergency contact information was not present in the child care space (corrected during inspection)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person #1's TB results on file were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting as evidenced by the 6/18/18 TB results on record (see code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff person #1's record did not include verification of child care experience. Staff person #2's record did not contain proof of high school graduation
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #2 did not complete training in pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the date on record of 9/25/25 (see code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
There was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation form).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff person #1 released child #1 to a release person without verifying their identify.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
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- Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) 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 mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/12/21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/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 fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. 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 a review of the fire drill log on 8/27/25, it was observed that the last entry for a fire drill was dated 6/16/25, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days. Program staff reported that drills had been conducted, but documentation of the drill had not been recorded on the fire drill log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
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.
During a review of the fire testing log on 8/27/25, it was observed that the last documented test of the fire system was conducted on 6/16/25, exceeding the requirement that tests if the fire detection system be conducted at least every 30 days. Program staff stated that test had been conducted but not documented.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of inspection, a specific policy addressing the identification and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available. At the time of inspection, a plan to address continuity of operations was not available in the program's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
At the time of inspection, a statement about accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical conditions was not available in the letter to parents about the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the older toddler room, one of the under-counter cabinet child-proof locks was loose, providing access to the cabinet to children. Staff personal purses/personal items were accessible in this cabinet. CORRECTED ON SITE - purses were moved to an above counter cabinet. In the Four's classroom, an under-counter teacher supply drawer was accessible to children, containing items such as markers that were not labeled non-toxic (Sharpie) and batteries.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of inspection, a phone number for an emergency release person was not available for child #2.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of inspection, a 6-month health assessment for child #1 (young toddler- see LIS for DOB) was not available. The most recent health assessment is dated 8/29/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During the inspection, infant rooms staff were observed feeding bottles to infants without washing their hands prior to feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
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 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 Persons 1# and #2--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of a completed child abuse clearance as required for provisional hiring. Staff #1 provided the clearance document during the inspection. Staff #2 did not have documentation of a completed FBI clearance. Staff #2 provided the documentation during inspection. Staff # 1 and #2 did not have documentation of NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
Staff #2 did not have documentation on file of a TB test results.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 14, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of education on file. Staff #2 did not have documentation of experience working with children on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1 was missing documentation of one nonfamily reference. Staff #2 was missing documentation of 2 nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff number 3 had CPR dated 11/15/21 and updated on 4/13/24, which was not renewed before the expiration date. Pediatric CPR is now on file and valid for staff #3
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/21/19 and updated on 4/3/24, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #4 had a state police clearance dated 4/5/24, which was not completed at the time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children Must be supervised at all times.
previously cited on 4/3/24 staff #2 left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-2 minutes. During a renewal inspection on 4/19/24, while on the playground, staff #2 was observed to be looking at their phone. A child was observed to come up to talk to staff #2 and staff #2 continued to look at their phone while talking to the child. Staff #2 lined up the children to walk inside and continued to look at their phone while walking towards the door with the children following behind them.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Prior to nap time, staff #7 and #8 were heard yelling at children and using a harsh tone of voice with children who were not laying down for nap. Staff #7 and #8 could be heard from multiple doors down.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Medication log for child #1 was missing the times to administer the medication Medication log for child #2 was missing the times to administer medication and the dates for administration of the medication.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff #6 was observed to conduct 2 diaper changes. After each diaper change the staff did not wash the child's hands.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #2 had Pediatric CPR dated 11/11/23, which was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 had pediatric CPR training dated 11/11/23, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
A child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 1-2 minutes
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
Two staff were supervising a mixed age group of 17 school aged children and preschool children. Staff #1 was observed to walk out of the class for approximately 1 minute to get something, leaving the other teacher supervising the children out of ratio for approximately 1 minute. Corrected on the day of the incident after the facility reached out to the certification representative for clarification on the regulation relating to ratios.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(a) · Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption.
During the inspection on 4/14/23 in the Guppies room, milk was observed in the fridge with an expiration date of 4/12/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f). Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and 2 will have until 5/17/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 and 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1 and 2, staff person #1 and 2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
Staff person #1 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 9/8/16, which is not an approved health and safety training. Staff person #2 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/22/16, which is not an approved health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In the Guppies room, an outlet cover was observed to be missing on the end of a stand of Christmas lights.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On the playground, a hole was observed in the middle of the play space that posed a hazard to children playing in the area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
In the Sea Turtles Room, cardboard building blocks were observed to be torn, tattered, and in general disrepair. On the outdoor playground, 3 cracked plastic pieces in the shape of # were observed to be cracked and in disrepair.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the work address for the mother. Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the work address for the father Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain any information for the father and spaces were left blank. Emergency contact form for child #5 did not include a complete address for the father. Work address did not include the number, street name, zip code, or state. Emergency contact form for child #6 did not include the work address for the father.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
Emergency contact forms were observed to be missing from the vehicle as children were being transported.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.172(a) · Transportation by the facility requires written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children who are transported to or from a child care facility in vehicles owned or operated by the school district.
Written consent for transportation of the children was not present with the children during transportation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.176(f) · In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.
Facility was observed to be transporting children in a 12 passenger van. The sticker on the door jamb of the vehicle confirmed that the vehicle was a 12 passenger vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2023
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
The first aid kit in the van used for transportation was observed to be missing soap, water, scissors, and tweezers.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Emergency plan on file did not contain accommodations for infants or toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Fire drills were documented as completed on 9/30/22 and again on 11/30/22, which is greater than 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.