Small Scholars Learning Academy

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 initial inspection on 8/22/25 Staff person #2 #3 has completed the health and safety course (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 7/1/2018 -- 10/31/2022.) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Staff person #5 was observed working alone with Health and Safety training part 1 and part 2.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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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.

During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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.

On during the initial inspection on 8/22/25 Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were functioning in the role of Assistant Group Supervisor and had a high school diploma on file but did not have verification of 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience with children on file.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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

During the inspection on 8/22/25 a Pothos plant was observed in the infant room.

Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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 initial inspection on 8/22/25 the light cover in the back stairway area was missing. Exposed bolts were observed on the preschool playground.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

During the inspection on 8/22/25 a recalled bumbo seat and a Fisher Price Snuga Infant swing was observed in the infant room.

Corrected by Aug 22, 2025

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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 initial inspection on 8/22/25 child #1 and #2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.

Corrected by Aug 25, 2025

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