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License #CER-00249712 · Center · Child Care Center
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During the incident investigation on 04/02/26 it was determined that on 03/28/26 staff person #1 failed to properly supervise children which resulted in a child sustaining injury requiring a hospital visit.
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During the unannounced monitoring on 04/02/26 child #1 was observed strapped in child seat which restricted his movement.
During the unannounced monitoring on 04/02/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained an expired health assessment.
During the unannounced monitoring on 04/02/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 contained an expired first aid/cpr certification.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the health assessment reviewed for child #2 was more than 12 months old.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the first aid kit observed on the 1st floor did not contain tape.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the general liability insurance produced by provider was expired.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 missing receptacle covers were observed in 2nd floor childcare space.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the refrigerator on the 2nd floor did not contain an operable thermometer.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the lightning in the children's bathroom on the 1st floor was not operable and in need of repair.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/24 there were missing receptacle covers observed in preschool classroom and young toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/14 the first aid kit located in the preschool classroom was missing tape.
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for consecutive fire drills.
Two electrical outlets in the upstairs classroom lacked protective covers.
Two children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1, #2 and #5)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4- hired 3/7/23- no completed CHILD ABUSE and completed FBI or STATE POLICE prior to working with children (#5-hired 4/4/23- no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children and STATE POLICE completed more than 45 days after date of hire (#7-hired 5/28/23- no proof of request for STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE AND FBI prior to working with children)
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#5)
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1 and #2)
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1 and #2)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor`s degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field as it was conferred in a foreign country and required an equivalency. (#3)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): One staff person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#5-hired 3/6/23- observed working with children and their record did not contain completed FBI or STATE POLICE)
On 3/24/23, it was not clear that staff had been assigned responsibility for specific children as the staff person could name the children in their assigned group. ( #3 and #4)
An infant (child #1) was observed sleeping face down in rest equipment. Staff person #1 acknowledged placing the child face down to sleep based upon the parent's written preference. There was no medical documentation from a physician for the infant not to sleep in this position.
On 2/17/23, at approximately 2:00pm, staff person #12 was observed caring for a group of 9 mixed-age children (5 young toddlers and 4 young school-age) in the 1st floor childcare space. Staff person #2 verified the ages of the children in care.
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, a school age child was observed in the 2nd floor classroom alone and unattended with no staff supervision.
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, an aide was observed caring for a group of 10 mixed age children (3 infants, 2 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers) without being minimally supervised by an assistance group supervisor. (staff #3)
The facility lacked written verification of comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of initial emergency plan training. (#1)
A can of air freshener and Clorox wipes were observed in the bathroom in an area accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1 contained an expired emergency contact form and fee agreement.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 provider did not produce documentation of annual emergency drills.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain annual written evaluation.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 contained expired fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 11/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #2 contained a health assessment over 2 years old.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/14 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number for child.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/24 fire detection system was not interconnected, and provider was unable to produce annual report from fire professional to confirm the system had been tested within the year.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the emergency contact and fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 was not reviewed/updated within a 6-month time period.
During the renewal inspection on 11/13/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 (hired see code sheet) contained a PSP clearance dated 3/18/19, child abuse clearance dated 3/21/19, and DHS FBI clearance dated 6/17/19 which is more than 60 months old.
One child's emergency contact information did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. (#3)
Several children's records did not contain emergency contact and financial agreement information that had been updated within the past 6-months. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
The smoke detector on the upper level was observed sitting on a cubby and not properly installed on the wall/cieling.
One child's emergency contact information did not include the complete contact information- name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. (#3
Several children's record did not contain written verification of signed parental consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission. (#1, #3, #4 and #5)
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#2)
One child's records contained an agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#2)
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual minimum 12 hours of child care training. (#1 and #2)
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations. The plan was dated 7/5/22.
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training completed within 90 days of employment. (#3- 10 hours) (#4-PA Update)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification that their bachelor`s degree was in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field as it was conferred in a foreign country and required an equivalency. (#3)
Two children's records contained agreements that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. (#2 and #3)
Two children's record lacked emergency contact information as specified in these regulations and did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. (#1 and #5)
Several children's record lacked emergency contact information as specified in these regulations and did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. (#1, #3 and #4)
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2)
One child's record did not contain a current up-to-date health report that had been signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature page appeared to be missing. (#5)
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for each fire drill between 1/9/23-7/13/23.
Several facility person's records did not include written verification of initial or annual emergency plan training. (#8, #9, #10 and #11- initial) (#1 and #2- annual)
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of annual fire safety training. (#1 and #2)
Several children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#5- experience) (#6- both) (#7-both) (#10- experience) (#11-experience)
Several facility person's records did not include written verification of initial or annual emergency plan training. (#8, #9, #10 and #11- initial) (#1 and #2- annual)
Two staff person's records did not contain written verification of required health and safety training completed within 90 days of employment. (#3- 10 hours) (#4-PA Update)
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Several staff/facility person's record did not contain the required CPSL hiring documents. (#4- hired 3/7/23- no completed CHILD ABUSE and completed FBI or STATE POLICE prior to working with children (#5-hired 4/4/23- no proof of request for STATE POLICE prior to working with children and STATE POLICE completed more than 45 days after date of hire (#7-hired 5/28/23- no proof of request for STATE POLICE, CHILD ABUSE AND FBI prior to working with children)
Children were observed napping in the 2nd floor older toddler classroom and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment.
Two children's records contained agreements that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. (#2 and #3)
One child's records contained an agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#2)
Two children's record lacked emergency contact information as specified in these regulations and did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. (#1 and #5)
One child's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#5)
One child's record did not contain a current up-to-date health report that had been signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature page appeared to be missing. (#5)
Several children's record did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for emergency medical care and for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1, #2, #3 and #4)
Several facility person's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#9, #10 and #11)
There was no written documentation indicating that the emergency plan had been reviewed and updated within the past 12 months in accordance with 55 PA CODE 3270 regulations. The plan was dated 7/5/22.
One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 12 months as required for children older toddler age to preschool age. (#2)
Several children's record lacked emergency contact information as specified in these regulations and did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency. (#1, #3 and #4)
Three staff persons (#5, #6 and #10) were observed caring for mixed age group of 15youger/older toddlers in the upper-level classroom. Staff person (#5 and #10 were not able to name some of the children assigned to their group.
Fire drill records contained the same hypothetical location of the fire for each fire drill between 1/9/23-7/13/23.
One staff persons record did not contain verification of completed required CCDBG training (Pa Update) (#1)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their assistant group supervisor position. (#5- experience) (#6- both) (#7-both) (#10- experience) (#11-experience)
One staff person's facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#3)
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #3 was observed caring for a group of 10 mixed-age children (3 infants, 2 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers) in the 1st floor childcare space. Staff person #3 verified the ages of the children in care. There was no other staff/facility person in the facility. On 3/24/23, the facility did not develop written staffing plan.
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (#3)
On 2/17/23, at approximately 2:00pm, a school age child was observed in the 2nd floor classroom alone and unattended with no staff supervision.
On 2/17/23, at approximately 2:00pm, staff person #12 was observed caring for a group of 9 mixed-age children (5 young toddlers and 4 young school-age) in the 1st floor childcare space. Staff person #2 verified the ages of the children in care.
A review of records on 2/17/23 revealed that on 1/25/23, at approximately 1:21pm, that one staff person #3 was caring for 4 children all day with no other staff person present.
On 2/17/23, at approximately 2:00pm, a school age child was observed in the 2nd floor classroom alone and unattended with no staff supervision.
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #3 was observed caring for a group of 10 mixed-age children (3 infants, 2 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers) in the 1st floor childcare space. Staff person #3 verified the ages of the children in care. There was no other staff/facility person in the facility.
Toys were observed blocking the upstairs rear exit.
Children were observed napping in the toddler rear childcare space and there was not at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the cots.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in each child care space.
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, a school age child was observed in the 2nd floor classroom alone and unattended with no staff supervision.
Several children's emergency contact information did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Several children's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number information. (#1, #2 and #3)
The facility did not obtain from the parent a written formula and feeding schedule for an infant. (#4)
Infant bottles observed in the infant area were not labeled with the children's name.
Evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
The facility's written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not conspicuously displayed in all child care spaces.
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #3 was observed caring for a group of 10 mixed-age children (3 infants, 2 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers) in the 1st floor childcare space. Staff person #3 verified the ages of the children in care. There was no other staff/facility person in the facility. The other staff person had left for a lunch break leaving just one staff person in the facility.
Written parental information to be given to parents at the time of enrollment did not include the facility's policies on supervision, clothing and dismissal.
One staff person's facility person's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#3)
Several staff person's record did not contain written verification of initial emergency plan training. (#1, #2 and #3)
The agreement form used by the facility did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. It also did not contain a provision for arrival and departure times. (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5)
One staff person's record did not contain written verification of education and experience for their aide position. (#3)
On 1/18/23, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #3 was observed caring for a group of 10 mixed-age children (3 infants, 2 young toddlers and 5 older toddlers) in the 1st floor childcare space. Staff person #3 verified the ages of the children in care. There was no other staff/facility person in the facility.
The rear outdoor play area had exposed metal bolts and metal poles/supports that presented a visible hazard.
Two facility person's records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (#1 and #2)
The emergency plan did not include the letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent update to the plan.
The facility director's record did not contain written verification of experience for their director position. (#1)