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Frew Mill Campus
1745 Frew Mill Rd, New Castle PA 16101 · License #CER-00256251 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 658-7671
- rdavies@lccap.org
- Website
- www.lccap.org
- Address
- 1745 Frew Mill Rd, New Castle PA 16101 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 70 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In Room 133, the preschool room, behind the teacher's desk on a low open shelf were adult scissors accessible to children.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Child #1's financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
In room 133, the preschool room, there was Children's Zyrtec and Children's All Day Allergy that did not have the name of the child for whom the medication is intended on the label.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- Violation
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 two most recent dates of the annual fire testing are 4/16/25 and 5/1/26 which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected by May 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1's file contained a signed and witnessed disclosure statement, but it was not dated. An updated disclosure statement has been signed, witnessed, and dated 3/27/25.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
In room 133 in the cabinet above the sink which stored food for the children was Rosemary Repel-Hair Spray and Tea Tree Oil both which are toxic and stored next to food. The disinfecting spray was on top of the cabinet above the sink that stored food not in a container to protect from leaks or spills.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
A Jade plant which is toxic to children was observed on the counter by the sink in room 128.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
In room 109 after changing the child's diaper the staff person had to open the door behind them to the bathroom to wash the child's hands.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In room 128 the top of the diaper table side was split causing a pinching hazard, and the bottom of the block shelf was splintered.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The daily schedule was not posted in the gym.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The two most recent health assessments for child #1, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), were dated 8/25/23 and 11/5/24 which are more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment for child #2, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 4/24/24 which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected by May 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(f) · Toothbrushes shall be stored with the bristles up and exposed to circulating air.
In room 133 the toothbrushes were stored above the sink in the cabinet with caps on them.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
In room 109 while the staff was diapering a child they used their hand to open the trash can while throw a diaper away.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
In room 109 a staff person changed a child's diaper opened the bathroom room door, washed the child's hands, did not wash the staff's hands, then picked up the child, and opened the gate to place the child on the floor in the room.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
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3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The emergency drill that was documented for 3/27/25 did not document all the names of the staff involved.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
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 file lacked documentation for the proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
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.
A continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster was not in the emergency plan.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for staff #3, lacked emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now emergency plan training on file and dated 4/17/24.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The parent letter explaining emergency procedures lacks an update to the plan regarding special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The Pediatric CPR/FA training on file for staff #2 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. Dates are as follows: 8/7/21 and 10/7/23.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff #3 lacked health and safety training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now revised 10 hour health and safety training on file and dated 5/24/24.
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- Violation
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.
The file for staff #1 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a childcare position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 7/25/23.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The file for staff #1, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1250 hours of childcare training. The file for staff #3, who holds the title of director, lacks 1250 hours of childcare training.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
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.
In room 132 the first aid kit above the sink did not contain scissors, tweezers, or soap.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
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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.
In the bathroom of room 128 there was a ceiling tile in the bathroom that was stained with a brown substance and half of the tile was broken off and missing. In room 128 the bottom right corner of the wooden exit door was splintering. In the gym the baseboard at the bottom of the steps on the left was peeling away from the wall.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In room 133, chipping paint was observed around the windows in the dramatic play area and behind the teacher's desk. In the outdoor preschool play space there was chipping paint on the white downspout by the gate between the toddler and preschool play spaces. The ceiling in the gym was observed to have large pieces of peeling paint hanging down.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
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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.
In room 128, a gray bin with a raccoon picture on it had a cracked lid with sharp edges.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
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.
In room 133, teeth marks were observed on the foam number peg boards.
Corrected by May 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
In Room 133, observed that child #6 was not using rest equipment that was labeled for the use of the specific child and the couch that was used as rest equipment for the child was also used by other children for activities not related to napping.
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
In Room 133, observed that 8 of the 14 children did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of their rest equipment.
Corrected by May 24, 2024
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in room 129.
Corrected by Jun 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
On 5/20/24, Room 128 was observed during nap time, There were 7 children present in the room. Child #4, was unable to be properly supervised by staff #4 or 5 from where the staff were located in the room as the child was located behind a shelf. Room 133 was observed during nap time. There were 14 children present in the room with 3 staff. Staff #6 was unable to properly supervise 2 of her 6 children from where she was sitting in the room as her back was turned to one child and the other was behind a shelf. Staff #7 was unable to properly supervise 5 of the 7 children in her supervisory group from where she was sitting in the room as the children were behind shelves or not in her view as her back was turned.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 5/20/24, observed 7 children with 2 staff in Room 128 during nap. Staff #4 named 4 children in her supervisory group. Staff #5 named 4 children in her supervisory group. Staff #4 and 5 both named two of the same children in their supervisory group and this left 1 child who was not named in any supervisory group. Observed 14 children in Room 133 during nap. Staff #6 named 7 children in her supervisory group. Staff #7 named 8 children in her supervisor group and Staff #1 named 1 child in her supervisory group. All 3 staff named child #5 in their supervisory group.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is of preschool age, were more than 12 months apart. Dates are as follows: 9/9/22 and 10/5/23.
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · Children #1, 2 and 3 must be dismissed from care by close of business on the date of provider notification and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The immunization record on file for Child #1 includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. The immunization record on file for Child #3, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. The file for Child #2 did not contain an immunization record and a review of immunized status based on the age of the child was unable to be determined.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The health reports in the files for child #2 and #3 did not have a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
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 emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
The facility Liability Insurance report lacked the name and address of the facility.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 4/26/23 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated. 2/25/22. The file for staff # 2 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 4/24/23 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated. 2/25/22.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 4/26/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 12/6/22, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 11/15/17.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
The file for staff # 3 lacked a current mandated report training certificate. The prior certificate is dated 3/13/18. The file for staff # 4 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/3/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 8/22/16.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file for staff # 2 lacked written evaluation every 12 months. The last evaluation on file is dated 11/20/21.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
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.
There was a backpack with hand sanitizer, sunscreen lotion, hand cream and toothpaste on top of the cubbies label " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
The emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in the infant room.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
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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.
There was a cracked gray letter tile toy in the infant /toddler playground.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/1/22. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 4/26/21. The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/4/22. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 8/5/21.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 5/31/23 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter.
The file for child # 2 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
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.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/5/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 7/24/19 . The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 2/1/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 11/20/19 .
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
The files for child # 4,5 and 6 the infants, lacked a written statement from the child's parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(4) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
The fire drill log lacked hypothetical locations.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
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.
The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff # 1 lacked 8.5 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Although the files for Staff #1-#6 contained documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training, each noted staff member completed said training prior to 09/30/2016.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
- Violation
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.
In the outdoor play space, a sharply edged metal brace located at the base of the fencing enclosing the outdoor play space and a sharply edged, approximately 8"x8" metal framing around the water spigot installed on the building wall of the outdoor play space were observed to present the potential for laceration injuries.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
- Violation
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.
In the Toddler Room, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 3.5' wooden coat tree was observed to have loose bolts near the base causing the potential for pinching points.
Corrected by May 11, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 12, 2026 inspection noted: “In Room 133, the preschool room, behind the teacher's desk on a low open shelf were adult scissors accessible to children.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff #1's file contained a signed and witnessed disclosure statement, but it was not dated. An updated disclosure statement has been signed, witnessed, and da…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 20, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility file lacked documentation for the proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error