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126 Brook St, Moscow PA 18444 · License #CER-00238702 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. Facility Person #2- may not work in a child care position at the facility until clearance is obtained. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must create a written policy that will define how they will keep track of all clearances, trainings, and necessary documentation pertaining to the CPSL. The legal entity will need to review this policy regularly to ensure compliance. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 6/30/2020. An updated clearance was not obtained until 9/19/25. This date indicates that an updated NSOR clearance was not obtained within the 60-month requirement. Staff #2 has lived outside the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years. Staff #2 did not obtain a child abuse clearance from New York before working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
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
During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #3's last dated child service report is 7/11/24. Child #5's last dated child service report is 2/14/24. These dates indicate that an updated child service report was not done within the 6-month requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.
During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 10/21/24. Child #2's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 9/23/24 and agreement was last updated on 9/27/24. Child #3's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 10/8/24. Child #4's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 8/19/24. Child #5's emergency contact sheet was last updated on 10/14/24 and agreement was last updated on 8/23/24. These dates indicate that a review & update of these documents was not done within the 6-month requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4's health assessment is dated for 12/27/24. This date indicates that the health assessment form was not completed prior to staff working with children. (See code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #3 completed pediatric CPR on 2/4/26. Staff #5 completed pediatric CPR on 9/12/25. These dates indicate that the training was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for dates of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Hours of training used as a correction will not count toward training hours for the next inspection period.
During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 only has 5 hours of childcare training. (See code sheet for date of hire).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, or primary facility person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
During renewal inspection, Staff #3 was observed working with children alone and did not have an PQAS approved pediatric CPR certification on file. Staff #2 did not obtain a pediatric CPR certificate until 10/11/24, which shows this date is past the 90-day pre-service training window. Staff #4 did not obtain a pediatric CPR certificate until 1/7/25. This date is past the 90-day pre-service training window.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Infant/ School age room that tweezers were missing from the first-aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2025
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police Clearance for Staff Person #1 was requested 11/6/23, after their date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/22/24. At that time, plastic zip lock bags were found in backpacks in the children's cubbies in the older toddler room. The staff in the older toddler room said that some of the children are still placing objects in their mouths. The plastic bags were accessible to the older toddler children in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/23/24. At that time, it was found that the parent of Child #1 had not yet received an incident report for an incident that occurred on 12/28/23.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Through an investigation at the facility, it was found that on 12/28/23 Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the neck and threw the child to the ground. Staff Person #1 then yelled in the child's face and hit Child #1 in the side of the head with an open hand hard enough for the child's head to hit a nearby shelf.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. The legal entity must create a discipline policy. This policy must specifically include positives strategies for guiding children's behavior. The discipline policy must include what to do if a staff person observes another staff person not following the discipline policy. The legal entity must receive approval of the policy from the Regional Office. Once approved by the Regional Office, the legal entity must review policy with all current staff and have staff sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy. All new staff hired must review the discipline policy with the director at their time of hire and must sign off that they understand and will follow the discipline policy.
Through an investigation at the facility, it was found that on 12/28/23 Staff Person #1 grabbed Child #1 by the neck and threw the child to the ground. Staff Person #1 then yelled in the child's face and hit Child #1 in the side of the head with an open hand hard enough for the child's head to hit a nearby shelf.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
20.71(b)(5) · A facility person who has been named as perpetrator in a founded/an indicated report of child abuse may not be present in the facility.
Staff Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: background checks. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a NJ child abuse and NJ sex offender certificate are on file at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/7/23. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1 was reviewed. The file did not include the NJ Child Abuse, NJ Sex Offender Registry certificate, or the requests for either. Staff Person #1 indicated that they have resided in NJ in the past five years.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: background checks. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/7/23. At that time, a broken, sagging ceiling tile was observed near the stairs in the infant room. Four water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the infant/young toddler bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/7/23. At that time, children's Benadryl intended for Child #1 was observed in the medication box with an expiration date of 12/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #1 will have until 1/3/23 to complete the required training. 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, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: pediatric first aid and CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
Category: supervision. 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility until a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment is on file.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 2/7/22, was reviewed. The file contained an NSOR dated 2/9/22, but did not contain the request for the NSOR showing that it had been made prior to the start date of 2/7/22. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a PA Adult Household Member Child Abuse Clearance, but did not contain a PA Child Abuse Clearance for employment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, many water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the School Age Room. The cover for the heater was broken in places with sharp pieces accessible to the children. Ripped carpet posing a tripping hazard was observed on the deck on the playground.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the playground fencing. Two screws were observed sticking up out of the cozy couch in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, Staff Person #2 was observed placing Child #2, an infant, on their stomach in the crib for a nap.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 3/25/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. The file did not contain health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 8/16/2021. At that time, provider had not completed manual 30 day testing of the fire detection system. The dates of the testing on file were 6/16/21 and 7/30/21.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.