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Home › PA › New Florence › Laurel Valley Early Care And Education Center
137 Education Ln, New Florence PA 15944 · License #CER-00248320 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 general liability insurance policy on file at the facility is dated 2/11/24 to 2/11/25, which is expired.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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 two most recent fire safety training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 8/21/24 and 9/23/25, which are more than 12 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 23, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The facility was lacking a written posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
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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
Category: transportation. 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.
The two most recent updates for Child #1's emergency contact form are dated 12/2/24 and 8/25/25, which are more than 6 months between updates.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
It was observed that the water tables and stepping blocks in the outdoor play space, had standing water in them.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
It was observed that in the bathroom that the lidded garbage can did not have a liner and was not being used, but instead an unlidded garbage can was observed to have used paper towels in it.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
The first aid kit in the classroom was lacking soap.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
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.
There was a bottle of Tylenol in the locked medication box in the classroom with the expiration date of 8/28/24 and therefore was not in accordance with the manufacturer's original label.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 27, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 2/28/22, which is after the expiration date of 1/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 7/20/20 and 8/29/22, which are more than 24 months apart.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.
It was observed that there was not a feeding schedule provided by the parent for an infant in care.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 11/21/22 and 1/22/23, which are more than 60 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 22, 2023
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.
The 30-days fire detection system testing log contains dates of testing of 12/12/22-1/27/23, 2/9/23-3/22/23, 5/9/23-6/20/23, 8/16/23-9/22/23 and 9/22/23-10/21/23, all more than 30 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2023
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's emergency plan was not updated by 7/1/22 to include volunteer training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
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).
The two most recent verifications of mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months as required by the current CPSL.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 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). 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
The two most recent state police clearances and child abuse clearances on file for staff person #1 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The file for child #2 contains a health report that lacks a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1 lacked a current immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 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.
The fire detection system testing exceeded 30 days between testing during the following intervals: 8/17/22-9/20/22 and 9/20/22-10/31/22. The facility lacks a proof of purchase for the fire detection system currently installed and in use by the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 2, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The initial health report and immunization record on file for child #1 is dated more than 60 days after child #1's first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
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 updates to the State Police and Child Abuse Clearances for Facility Person #1 exceeded 60 months between update. The file for Facility Person #2 lacked a request for their NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
One unlabeled pack and play intended for an infant in care was observed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in the group space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
A written transportation plan that included staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The file for Child #1 lacked documentation that the child received an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
One unlabeled bottle intended for a child in care was observed.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
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.
The emergency plan on file lacked accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The fire drill indicated fire drills occurring 6/8/21 and 9/23/21. There was no documentation of a fire drill being completed in the summer when the public school where the facility is located was not in session.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
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.
Proof of Purchase of the Fire System was not available at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The Legal Entity Self Reported Noncompliance in that Facility Person #1 was observed to restrain children at the facility by holding one child on their cot on two separate occasions and by holding another child in what was described as a "bear hug". The children were reported to verbally tell Facility Person #1 to "Let them go" or to "Stop" during the restraints. Facility Person #1 was also reported to place their hand over children's mouths when they felt that the children were being too loud.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.