Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy

3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 staff person #1 was functioning as an assistant group supervisor and did not have 2 years of experience with children documented on file.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

During the renewal inspection daffodils were observed on the outdoor play space.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 a bench with a missing slat and a bench with a loose slat were observed on the outdoor play space.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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3270.124(c)/3270.124(d) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 the complete emergency contact form (with all requirements) was not present in the childcare space or in the vehicle used for transportation.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 written parent consent for administration of medication for child #1 was not on file at the facility.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2026

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3270.14 · 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.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 The operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for continuity of operations.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

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3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/5/25.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

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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 inspection on 8/14/25 staff person #2 was observed providing care for 12 children on the playground. 5 Children were Preschool aged and 7 were school aged.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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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.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 a ceiling tile with water damage was observed in the hallway outside of the boys bathroom. The janitorial closet had a hole at the bottom of the door.

Corrected by Sep 5, 2025

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3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 The parent letter surrounding the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and lock down procedures.

Corrected by Sep 5, 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.

During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator did not have verification of an emergency drill for the past year.

Corrected by Aug 18, 2025

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3270.14 · 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. The operator shall complete the steps as provided by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department to verify workers' compensation insurance.

On 5/23/2024, the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the stall divider in the girl's bathroom was not loose and not properly secured to the wall. The boy's bathroom did not have water at the sink.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During the renewal on 3/11/25 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR on file from an approved curriculum by OCDEL.

Corrected by Mar 11, 2025

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3270.37(b)(3)/3270.37(c) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

During the inspection on 3/11/25 the file for staff person #3 did not have verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education. Staff person #3 was observed working alone with 3 young toddlers.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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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 the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the janitors closet in the main hallway containing bleach and other cleaning products was observed unlocked.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 daffodil flowers were observed on the playground in an area accessible to the children.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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 the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the refrigerator in the toddler room did not have a thermometer.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/22/25 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a current health assessment.

Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. . 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 #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 Staff person #2 does not have a current FBI clearance on file at the facility.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24 A shelf with a tipping hazard was observed near the door in the toddler classroom.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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.

During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have TB testing and results within one year from the date of hire.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1.

Corrected by Mar 18, 2024

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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

During the inspection on 9/19/23 staff person #1 was observed with 11 preschool aged children.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

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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.

During the inspection on 9/19/23 a review of the incident report revealed that child #1 received an injury at the facility before nap time. The injury was not discovered by staff until pick up, after nap when swelling was noticed on the child's face. The child stated that injury was "caused by a fall on a chair".

Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

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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.

The inspection on 9/19/23 revealed that an incident was provided/signed by the parent on 9/7/23 for an incident that happened on 9/9/23.

Corrected by Nov 1, 2023

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3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) · 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. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a soiled diaper was observed in an unlidded trashcan in the girl's bathroom. Staff person #1 confirmed that children who are potty training (in pull ups) are changed in front of the toilet. The facility did not have a changing pad in the bathroom for children to stand on and to be sanitized after being changed.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

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3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person #3 did not have acceptable verification of education on file at the facility.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

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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.

Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children and has not completed Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR . (Verification of completion of all the required health and safety training topics prior to caring for children unsupervised.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

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3270.32(c) · The operator may not allow an individual to enter the facility if the operator knows that the individual has been convicted or is awaiting trial on charges involving a crime of child abuse, child neglect, physical violence or moral corruptness.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 staff person #1 was observed working with children at the facility. Staff person #1 is awaiting trial on charges involving physical violence or moral corruptness.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a toilet in the child's bathroom was "out of order" and not working.

Corrected by May 17, 2023

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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.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person The file for staff person # 3 did not have TB testing dates and results. the file for staff person #2 had TB testing dates and results from 2020 these dates were beyond 12 months prior to the staff persons start date.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

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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.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by May 23, 2023

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3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) · 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 Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/23 a review of the fire drill revealed that that a fire drill has not been logged/held since 1/27/23 and a fire alarm test has not been held since 1/27/23.

Corrected by May 31, 2023

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person # 1 did not contain verification of the Pennsylvania health and Safety training update-2022.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of emergency plan training.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the preschool classroom did not have a cot diagram to correspond with the numbers on the cots.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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).

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include 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.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for child #2 contained a health record dated more than 12-months old.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) · 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. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the files for children #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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 a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2023

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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, prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have current copy of liability insurance on file.

Corrected by Oct 31, 2022

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3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)), prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have a current fire inspection showing no deficiencies.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2022

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