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Home › PA › Oakdale › Mini Minds Childcare And Early Learning Center
7144 Steubenville Pike, Oakdale PA 15071 · License #CER-00247968 · 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
The record for staff #3, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past 5 years, did not include child abuse clearances and a sex offender registry check from the states in which they resided.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 6/9/2025. which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous training on 1/16/2020.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 water-stained ceiling tile was observed in the hallway and room #5. The bolts on the toilet in the bathroom off room #2 were not covered.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
The record for staff #1 included a current health assessment dated more than 24 months following the date of their previous health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The record for staff #2 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care, and an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Loose sheets were observed in a crib in room #3, which posed a potential suffocation risk for the infant using the equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 did not include the facility's plan for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down and shelter in place at the facility; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
An open storage container with chickpeas, which are less than an inch in diameter, was observed in the older toddler area of the main room, and according to staff, the chickpeas were used by the older toddlers for an activity designed to develop their fine motor skills.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The record for child #2, a young toddler, contained a current health report dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 record for staff person #1 included an initial health assessment conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 23, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
According to the information documented on the fire drill and fire detection log, the fire detection system testing had not been tested at least once every 30 days between 7/28 to 8/28/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The record for child #1 contained a current health report dated more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 21, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 #2 will have until 8/9/2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 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 #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
There were (3) Pothos plants, which are toxic to adults and children, observed in room #1.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
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 Little Tykes car in the outdoor play space had rough edges where a piece of plastic had broken off.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 record for staff #1 lacked a current health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 was not tested at least once every 30 days during the period between 1/3 to 2/5/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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 naptime, staff #1 was observed leaving their assigned supervision group of 10 preschool children alone with no other staff present in room #6 for approximately 1-2 minutes to assist another preschool child in their assigned supervision group in the adjacent bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.78/3270.113(a) · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.
In room #6, the lighting during naptime was not sufficient enough for staff #1 to be able to supervise their assigned group of 11 preschool children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 stuffed toy with removable eyes less than 1 inch in diameter and labeled for children 3 years or older was observed in a storage container in the younger toddler area of room #2, accessible and posing a choking hazard to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
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.
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in room #1 and #4.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During naptime, staff #1 was observed leaving their assigned supervision group of 10 preschool children alone with no other staff present in room #6 for approximately 1-2 minutes to assist another preschool child in their assigned supervision group in the adjacent bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Sharp adult scissors were observed in an unlocked desk drawer in the preschool room, where they would be accessible and pose a potential hazard to the health and safety of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.