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Home › PA › Morgantown › Little Mates Child Development Center
3025 NORTH ST, Morgantown PA 19543 · License #CER-00243688 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 #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 mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours and is not intended for an appropriate target audience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During a unannounced monitoring inspection 4/15/26-4/23/26 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills the following time: 11/6/25-1/6/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
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.
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
During a unannounced monitoring inspection 4/15/26-4/23/26 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing the following times: 12/6/25-1/6/26, and 1/6/26-2/6/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2026
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. The facility shall have a written policy which addresses: 1. Recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child; and 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Staff 1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training date. This is evidenced by mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/13/19 and 7/16/24. Staff 2 had direct contact with children between 3/13/24-7/16/24.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
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). 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.
During a renewal inspection 8/4/25-8/6/25 Staff 2 had NSOR clearances dated 1/14/20, and 4/4/25, which is more than 60 months between clearance dates. Staff 2 served as Staff between 1/14/25-4/4/25.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed Dawn dish soap and hand sanitizer on the counter by the sink of the Otters classroom. Both items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children." This location would be accessible to the children who are receiving care in this room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed the trash can in the Seahorses room did not have a lid, and was not able to be closed Cert rep observed napkins and tissues which appeared to have human secretions on them in the trash can.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed a glove on the changing table in the Starfish room, and an open box of gloves on the changing table of the Sea turtles room. These gloves would have been accessible to the children while being changed. The children in these rooms are infants and toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Dolphins Room read at 52° F
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's Health assessment dated 7/11/24 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Child 1 is a school aged child(See LIS code sheet for DOB).
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
During a renewal inspection 8/4/25 Cert rep observed two tubes of expired butt paste in the Sea turtles room. This was evident by the printed expiration dates 5/2022, and 6/2025 on the tubes.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection 8/4/25 Cert rep observed a Staff in the Starfish room changing a child's diaper and the staff did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing the parents a means to access the regulations electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2025
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.
During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/25 Cert rep noted that Staff 1 had an initial Health assessment dated 3/23/23. This is more than 12 months before date of hire. See LIS Code sheet for Date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 an unannounced inspection on 3/26/25 Cert rep noted fire detection testing had more than 30 days between testings 1/2/25-2/7/25.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 3/5/19 and again on 5/31/24 which exceeds the requirement of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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 #2 has a health assessment dated 11/2/21 and an updated one dated 7/26/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #3 has a health assessment dated 5/25/22 and an updated one dated 7/18/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment every 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or above 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/29/23, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised at nap time. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with a PQAS approved trainer.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
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).
During the renewal inspection on 8/29/23, staff #1 was alone with 11 young and older toddlers during nap time. This amount of children would require two staff.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. The legal entity must arrange for staff #2 to receive a minimum of three hours of PQAS-approved in-person training, including technical assistance, regarding appropriate discipline of children. This training must be completed as a live training or in-person. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
On 4/5/23, staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 spank a child when the child had an accident in her pants. Staff #1 disclosed that Staff #2 admitted to him that she had spanked other children previously, but did so in the bathroom so it was not on camera. Staff #2 was terminated on the day of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
On 4/5/23, staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 spank a child when the child had an accident in her pants. Staff #1 disclosed that Staff #2 admitted to him that she had spanked other children previously, but did so in the bathroom so it was not on camera. Staff #2 was terminated on the day of the incident.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/17/22, there were ceiling tiles in the Starfish/Infant room that were stained.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
On 8/17/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff #1 and #2 indicated a communicable disease with no further information provided.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
On 8/17/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 8/24/21 during the renewal inspection, a handwashing sign was not posted at the sink/toilet in the Jellyfish room.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
On 8/24/21 during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not displayed in the Jellyfish, Shark, or Dolphin rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
Category: transportation. 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.
On 8/24/21 during the renewal inspection, staff did not wash the hands of child #1 after changing her diaper.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
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.
On 8/24/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 8/24/21 during the renewal inspection, there was no documentation that the program was testing the fire alarm every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On 8/24/21 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 27, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.