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Home › PA › Minersville › K And E Friends Forever Llc
200 S 4th St, Minersville PA 17954 · License #CER-00253916 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
During the review of child files on 2/26/2026, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 7/25/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 #1 and Staff #2 both had current health assessments on file on 2/18/2026. However, the current health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 7/31/2025, while the previous health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 4/19/2023. The current health assessment for Staff #2 was dated 6/18/2025, while the previous health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 5/4/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 31, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
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 alarm system at the facility must be manually tested and documented at least once every 30 days.
During an unannounced inspection on 7/31/2025, the fire drill/fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed the fire alarm system was manually tested on 6/3/2025 and then not again until 7/24/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 3/28/2025, Child #1 stuck his finger in the crack of the door jamb for the bathroom in the hallway and his finger became stuck in the door jamb. This caused a fracture on the finger. On 4/17/2025, this incident was confirmed by staff interviews.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 3/28/2025, Child #1 was injured after he stuck his finger in the crack of the door jamb for the bathroom in the hallway and his finger became stuck in the door jamb. The parent was not provided with a written report of the accident/injury incident on 3/28/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2025
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). The requests for all required staff clearances must be requested and on file prior to staff persons working in childcare.
During the Renewal Inspection on 2/12/2025, Staff #2 had all of the required current clearances on file. However, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) request on file was dated 6/18/2024. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
During the Renewal Inspection on 2/12/2025, the most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #3 was dated 3/27/2023. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 14, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Until such time as the required training has been 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 available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff persons must complete mandated reporter training at least every 60 months.
Staff #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/24/2018. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training on 5/9/2024. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the Renewal Inspection on 5/9/2024, the hot water temperature for the sinks in the orange room and the green room measured 122° F.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
On 5/9/2024, the health assessment on file for Staff #4 dated 12/4/2023 did not indicate that there was an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 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 #1, #2 and #3 will have until 6/4/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1, #2 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, #2, and #3, staff person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #2 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 5/9/024 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
On 5/9/2024, Child #1 did not have an initial health report or any of the immunizations as recommended by the ACIP on file. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
On 12/29/23 facility person #1 witnessed child #1 4yr old sitting in a chair, and facility person #2 sitting on the left side of the chair with his right arm across child #1 so the child could not get up. Facility person #2 quit on 1/4/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 1, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
Director has staff person #1 listed as a volunteer, but after reviewing the staff's file she is a paid employee that is on the schedule. Staff person #1 is 17yrs old and in high school. Staff person #1 does not meet the requirements to be a staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Cert Rep observed 9 exposed bolts in the outdoor play area accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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.
Child #1, 2 & 3 do not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 or an excemption letter on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Operator admitted that annual emergency drills have not been completed.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #3's date of hire 3/14/22, Staff #4's date of hire 1/11/22, Staff #5's date of hire 3/15/22 and Staff #6's date of hire 11/11/21. These staff person's did not receive initial emergency plan training at the time of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #4 & 5 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.
Staff #4's date of hire 1/5/22. Staff #4 does not have proof of child abuse clearance request or the child abuse clearance on file, Staff #4 has a NSOR clearance request dated 1/11/22, it was requested after the start of working with children. Staff #5's date of hire 3/15/22. Staff #5 does not have proof of child abuse clearance request or the child abuse clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
At the time of an unannounced monitoring visit Cert Rep observed Staff #1 was responsible for a group of 11 children; (6) 2yr old, (3) 3 yr old and (2) 5 yr old. Staff #2 was responsible for a group of 5 children; (3) infants and (2) 4yr old both of these groups require an additional staff person to meet appropriate staff ratio requirements.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the unannounced monitoring visit Cert Rep observed in the 3-5yr old room, all purpose cleaner which states on the bottle keep out of reach of children on the bookshelf accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
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.
Cert Rep observed an unlined and unlidded waste receptacle in the 3 & 5 year old room that had used paper towels in it accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
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 #3 is missing proof of education and experience. Staff #4 is missing proof of experience. Staff #5 is missing proof of education and experience. Staff #6 is missing proof of experience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
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 # 4 & 5 are missing two written non family references.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
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.
Operator conducted a fire system check on 2/11/22 and another on 3/28/22. This is a span of 45 days, and exceeds the required 30 day testing.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Cert Rep observed paper towels accessible to the children in an unlidded receptacle in the hallway bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 & 4 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.
Staff #2 moved to Pennsylvania in May 2021 from Delaware, out of state clearances are not present in the file. Staff #2's date of hire 5/25/21. Staff #4 does not have the National Sex Offender clearance on file, date of hire 6/21/21. The facility does not have a provisional hire waiver.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
Cert Rep observed Child #1 sleeping on his stomach, child is 4 months old. Staff #1 admitted to laying him down on his stomach to sleep because the parent requested the child to sleep that way. There is no documentation stating there is a medical reason for the child to sleep on his stomach.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2021
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 #2, 5, & 6 are missing proof of education.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2021
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 #5 & 6 are missing 2 written nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 3, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.