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Mechanicsburg Learning Center Delbrook
4746 Delbrook Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · License #CER-00250646 · Child Care Center
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- (717) 766-2439
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- 4746 Delbrook Rd, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 79 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
Staff Person #1 did not report an accident involving Child #1, which occurred at the facility, and the child's parents did not receive a report on the day of the incident.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
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.
Fire Detection Device Testing Log recorded testing dates of 5/4/25 and 6/4/25. Cert Rep determined that 31 Calendar days passed between these two testing dates.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the 2s outdoor play space, the bottom of a door to the facility had chipped paint that was accessible to children.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In the outdoor toddler play space, 2-3 inches of standing water were observed in a toy/sand box. In the outdoor 2s play space, 2-3 inches of standing water were observed in a bucket of balls. In the Preschool outdoor play space, a sand box with tarp were observed to have standing water.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
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 #4 did not complete fire safety training annually. The record for staff person #4 contained documentation of fire safety training on 10/9/2023 and an update on 1/2/2025.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The record for staff person #6 contained state police clearances dated 6/1/2018 and 10/3/2023, and FBI clearances dated 6/2/2018 and 6/21/2023. The state police and FBI clearances for staff #6 were not updated every 60 months. The record for staff person #7 contained NSOR verification dated 11/12/2019 and 11/18/2024. The NSOR clearance for staff #7 was not updated every 60 months.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
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 room 302 (3s), bingo dabbers labeled keep out of reach of children were accessible to children. In room 301 (Pre-K), shaving cream and rubbing alcohol labeled keep out of reach of children was stored on the top shelf of a cabinet accessible to children.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
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.
In the twos classroom, there was a buildup of dirt under the diaper changing pad (corrected during inspection). In room 301 (Pre-K), step stools at the sink had a buildup of dirt (corrected during inspection). In the toddler outdoor play space, the lid of a toy box was cracked and created a hazard.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
On the toddler outdoor play space, mulch (less than an inch in diameter) had washed in from an adjoining plays space and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2025
- Violation
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 record for staff person #2 contained documentation of health assessments dated 8/8/2022 and 9/2/2024. The health assessments for staff #2 were not update every 24 months.
Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.164 · Food servings shall be portioned suitably for the size and age of the children in care. Additional food in reasonable amounts shall be made available to children upon the request of the parent or child.
In room 302 (3s), children requested additional quesadillas, reasonable amounts of additional food were not available for the children.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The record for staff person #4, #5, and #6 did not include documentation of 12 hours of training. The record for staff #4 contained 10 hours, staff #5 contained 8.5 hours, and staff #6 contained 8.5 hours.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2025
- Violation
20.71(a)(5) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. Facility person #1 cannot have access to children in the facility. The operator may not allow abuse to occur at the facility.
Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
20.71(a)(5) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. Facility person #1 cannot have access to children in the facility. The operator may not allow abuse to occur at the facility. The facility director must complete the training titled, 'Coaching and Mentoring: Supporting Staff (for Center Directors) on the Better Kid Care website. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.
Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2024
- Violation
20.71(a)(5) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for mistreatment or abuse of a child/children cared for in facility. Facility person #1 cannot have access to children in the facility. The operator may not allow abuse to occur at the facility. The facility director will develop and implement a written staff observation plan for all staff present with a group of children on the facility's premises. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the observation plan before it is implemented. Documentation of completed observations must be submitted on a weekly basis to the Central Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning for a period of 3-months. Documentation of completed observations must also be kept on file at the facility.
Facility person #1 has mistreated, or abused a client being cared for in the facility.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(b) · The operator shall post a copy of each inspection summary issued by the Department in a conspicuous location used by parents. The inspection summary shall remain posted until an agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected.
Inspection summaries SIN-00249757, and SIN-00249826 for an open complaint investigation were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The operator did not have documentation in writing of the emergency plan being reviewed and updated annually. Last date listed was 8/1/2023.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
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.
Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have documentation of an annual update to their emergency plan training.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
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 #2, #3, #4, #6. #7 did not have documentation of a written evaluation completed every 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
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.
A bottle of bleach was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children in the infant classroom.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
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.
Chipped plaster and paint were observed on the wall by the changing table in the Older Toddler classroom.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
The rest equipment in the Ones classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
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.
Child #1, #2, #3, #4 did not have documentation of updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Nov 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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 #1 did not have documentation of a subsequent health assessment. Last health assessment was documented on 9/19/2022.
Corrected by Oct 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Fire drill log did not have documentation of testing every 30 days. Dates listed on log were 11/16/23, 12/22/23, 1/26/24, 2/28/24, 3/28/24, 4/29/24, 5/31/24
Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff and facility administration to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding Mandated Reporting. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.
On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident. A facility person did not report the mistreatment of a child to Childline immediately. The incident occurred on 8/12/2024 and a report was not made until 8/15/2024.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident. A facility person did not report the mistreatment of a child to Childline immediately. The incident occurred on 8/12/2024 and a report was not made until 8/15/2024.
Corrected by Oct 11, 2024
- Violation
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department. The legal entity must arrange for facility director and administrators to receive technical assistance (TA) from a DHS approved source regarding the facility's Mandated Reporting policies, procedures and expectations. Following TA, the facility director and administrators must revise and update the facility's policies, procedures and expectations. Updated policies, procedures and expectations for Mandated Reporting at the facility must be submitted to DHS for review and approval. Once DHS approval is received, facility director and administrators will train all facility staff on the facility's Mandated Reporting policies, procedures and expectations. Documentation of completed TA and staff training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.
On 8/12/2024, Staff person #1 was observed by Staff person #2 using inappropriate force to remove Child #1 from underneath a climber by the wrist. Child #1 was lifted by the wrist causing the child's feet to be in the air for a few steps. On the same day, Staff person #1 was observed knocking Child #2 down who was lining up after recess, Staff person #1 did not acknowledge or comfort Child #2 following the incident. A facility person did not report the mistreatment of a child to Childline immediately. The incident occurred on 8/12/2024 and a report was not made until 8/15/2024.
Corrected by Dec 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
On 8/12/24, Child #1 (6-months old) sustained an injury to the arm while in the care of Staff #1. Child #1 received emergency medical care for the arm injury. The operator did not telephone report to Certification within 24 hours of a child receiving emergency care when they were injured at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
On 8/12/24, Child #1 (6-months old) sustained an injury to the arm while in the care of Staff #1. An incident report of Child #1's injury did not contain a date written by the child's parent. There was not documentation on file to show the parents of Child #1 obtained the original copy of the incident report on the day of the incident.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
On 8/12/24, Child #1 (6-months old) sustained an injury to the arm while in the care of Staff #1. Complaint investigation revealed that Staff #1 was working alone when the injury occurred. Child #1 received emergency medical care for the arm injury. A facility person did not make a report to child line immediately following the injury. The incident was reported to Childline by an outside party and became a Childline Report.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.14 · 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 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 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid & CPR.
Corrected by Feb 1, 2024
- Violation
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 #1 & #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.
The file for staff person #1 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). A copy of the request for the NSOR clearance was on file at the time of initial hire. The file for staff person #2 did not include the results of the FBI or NSOR clearance within 45 days of hire (see LIS code sheet). A copy of the request for the FBI and NSOR clearance was on file at the time of initial hire.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.37(b) · An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).
The file for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) who is working as an Aide does not contain proof of education.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #2 completed the 1-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022, but not the professional development as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2023
- Violation
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.
Upon a file review on 11/16/2023 it was observed the record for Staff Person #2 contained mandated reporter training dated 10/7/2022; however, it is not an approved course. The file for Staff Person # 3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains NSOR verification dated 9/29/2023, which is beyond the 45-day provisional hire period. Documentation that the NSOR verification was requested prior to the hire date was not observed in the staff file.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Older 1's room a mop with a container of cleaning solution was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Pre-K 3 room a gallon jug of hand soap was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 a plastic storage container on the preschool playground was broken and contained a sharp plastic piece that created a potential hazard.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
- Violation
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 on 11/16/2023 in the Infant 1 and Infant 2 rooms a hand washing sign was not posted by the sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
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 on 11/16/2023 the hallway bathroom was not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Young Toddler 2 room multiple plastic bags containing extra clothes are being stored on the bottom shelf of the cubbies and are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact information for Child # 1 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child # 2 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
- Violation
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 in the Infant 1 and Infant 2 rooms a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in a conspicuous location. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 the medication log for Child # 3 and Child #4 does not include the date of administration.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(7)(vi) · A medication log shall include the time of administration.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 the medication log for Child #4 does not include the time of administration.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
It was observed on 11/16/2023 several lunch boxes containing potentially hazardous food brought from a child's home were not refrigerated. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
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 Facility Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) only includes one written, nonfamily references from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The file for Facility Person #5 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
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 #1 and #3 will have until December 6,2023 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 and #3 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 #1 and #3, then Staff Person #1 and/or Staff Person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff Person #1 contains mandated reporter training dated 4/30/2018 which exceeds 60 months and is no longer valid.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed on 8/14/2023 landscaping mulch with a diameter of less than 1 inch is accessible in the area being designated as the Toddler Playground.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff Person #1 did not report an accident involving Child #1, which occurred at the facility, and the child's parents did not receive a report on the day of th…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 23, 2025 inspection noted: “Fire Detection Device Testing Log recorded testing dates of 5/4/25 and 6/4/25. Cert Rep determined that 31 Calendar days passed between these two testing dates.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 11, 2025 inspection noted: “In the 2s outdoor play space, the bottom of a door to the facility had chipped paint that was accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
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