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License #CER-00239773 · Center · Child Care Center
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On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that child #1 was left unattended outside of the building.
On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff persons #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of child #1.
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On 5-13-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 left 4 children unattended in the classroom.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the Infants room was 140° F.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 6 was in an unlocked drawer accessible to children.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was a bottle of disinfectant spray and sanitizing spray bottles on the wooden cabinet next to the sink in Room 8.
On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the file of staff person #2 contained questionable reference letters.
On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include health assessments.
On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, emergency contact information was missing for several children in Room 2 (Young toddlers), Room 5 (Older toddlers), and Room 7 (Preschool).
On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, there was no file for staff person #4 at the facility.
On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #2 did not include Health and Safety trainings.
On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #4 had no clearances on file at the facility. The file of staff person #5 did not include a disclosure statement. The file of staff person #2 did not include a Mandated reporter training. The file of staff person #3 did not include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and NSOR records.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not have clearance tracking for an NSOR clearance.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was Expo white board cleaner in an unlocked drawer in Room 6 (Older Toddler Room).
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 7 (Preschool Room) was missing gauze and tape and needed more band-aids. The first-aid kit in Room 8 was missing soap and gloves.
On 3-12-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that an incident report was not given to the parent or retained at the facility in the child's file.
On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical punishment by hitting a child on the hand.
On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used harsh language towards child #1.
On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, the Infant room had 10 infants with 2 teachers, the Pre-K room had 12 children with 1 teacher, the Young toddler 1 room had 7 children with 1 teacher, and the Older toddler 2 room had 8 children with 1 teacher.
On 7-31-2024 during a follow-up visit, plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor of the Toddlers bathroom. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 7-10-2024.
On 7-10-2024 during a Complaint investigation, it was verified that the facility did not inform parents of all enrolled children of a communicable disease outbreak in the facility.
On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, a spray bottle in the preschool bathroom contained bleach. Plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor.
On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references in files.
On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.
On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, pipes in the Preschool bathroom had chipping paint.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the first aid kit in Rm #5 was missing soap.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have release persons listed.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan showed that it wasn't updated within the year.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the outlets by the dramatic play area in Rm #7 was missing protective receptacle covers.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bathroom across from Rm #5 had a container of disinfectant wipes open on the floor and an unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach and water on the washing machine.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Also, the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency. Staff #3 and 4 did not have the health and safety update training completed.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a CPR and first-aid that was not conducted by an instructor that was not PQAS approved and the program was not PQAS approved. The CPR training also did not contain the word "pediatric" in the title.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the daily schedule was not posted on the school age classroom.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for child #1 did not include an agreement.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 injured a foot while playing on the outdoor playground. An incident/accident report was not provided to the parent the day of the accident.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 received emergency care for a fracture to the foot. The operator did not notify the SE Regional OCDEL of the emergency room treatment.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/22. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file at the facility. In addition, staff persons #2 and #3 were working alone with children at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have a completed health assessment including TB testing dates and results.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM INSTALLED AT THE FACILITY.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THERER WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM.
A STAFF PERSON WAS HIT BY A CHILD AND HIT THE CHILD BACK. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BY THE CHILD.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in Room 3 and the light switch in Room 7 was dirty. The outdoor play space contained trash in both sides. The refrigerator in Room 8 was dirty.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall border/paint in the vestibule near Room 5 leading to the outdoor play space had peeling paint.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Room 2 was 60° F.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3, #4, #7 and #8 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #1 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #6 did not include the address to whom the child may be released.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #4 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not address the facility's clothing and supervision policy.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit inside the transportation was missing scissors, tweezers and gauze.
On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wooden shelves in Room 3 were dirty and had adhesive residue. The baby dolls, Step 2 toy kitchen burner and toy bin in Room 5 were dirty The children's mirror in Room 6 was dirty. The wooden toy blocks and play food in Room 7 was dirty.
On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include proof of education.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in Room 6 (Older Toddler Room) was clogged. The white and gray cabinet doors in Room 7 (Preschool Room) were dirty.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in the Toddlers bathroom was clogged and the 3rd stall was locked with a bedding pad inside.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Room 3 was set up as an indoor play space.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Outdoor toddler play space exceeded the capacity of 7 by having 10 children in the space.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Room 5 (Pre-K Room).
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Room 2 (Young Toddler Room) exceeded the capacity of 9 by having 10 children in care.
On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the white and gray toy kitchen sink piece was missing with a screw sticking up.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the play kitchen in Rm #5 presented dirt.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bathroom in Rm #3 had a toilet that did not flush and was very dirty. It was also used for storing children's mats and buckets. The bathroom in Rm #4 was being used as storage with children's sleeping mats, low children's eating chair and play equipment.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #11 and #14 did not have the fee amount listed.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2, #4, #8, #9, #10, #13 and #14 did not have child service reports. The agreement forms of children #10, #11 and #14 did not have services listed.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #8 and #14 did not have the arrival and departure times for children.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #14, #16 and #17 did not have the date of admission listed.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #14 did not have the health insurance policy number listed.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #12, #15, and #18 did not have the release persons address listed.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the transportation operator's driver's license on file, staff person #1, was expired.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the financial agreement forms for children #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #10, #13 and #17 were not updated.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the provider was unable to provide a certificate of occupancy for the facility.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the infant room had 11 infants with 2 teachers, leaving the room out of ratio.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the straps of the highchairs in infant Rm #2 were dirty. The trays also presented dirt.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #12 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Rm #2 was 58° F. The refrigerator in Rm #7 was 56° F.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #3 and #6 did not contain an updated health assessment.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contacts of children #1, #2, #3, #8, #10, #13, #19 and #20 were not updated.
On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact for child #9 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child # 1 did not include the medical coverage policy number.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5 did not have an updated health assessment in the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment was dated 7-24-2020.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion an emergency drill being performed in the last 12 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have a documented fire safety training since October of 2021.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a PA state police clearance on file. Staff #4 had a PA child abuse clearance and DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old, both dated 2/22/2018.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have an updated influenza immunization within the last year. There were no exemption letters on file.
During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 staff person's #2 and #4 did not have a PA criminal clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have verification of Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility.