Academy For Early Learning

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 renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #5, #6 and #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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3270.21/3270.31(f) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #4 did not contain an acceptable combination of Health and safety training

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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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 the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.

Corrected by Jul 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). 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 #1, #2, #3, #4, and #8 may not work in a childcare 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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated State Police Criminal record and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance. The records of staff person #2 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances. The records of staff person #3 and Staff person #8 did not include a National Sex Offender Registry clearance. The records of staff person #4 did not include an updated State Police Criminal record and National Sex Offender Registry clearances.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2025

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not contain an updated staff evaluation. Documents dated 3/28/24, and 4/19/23 respectively.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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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 the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1 and #3 did not include and updated health assessment. Documents dated 9/22/22 and 3/25/23 respectively.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include consents for emergency medical care and minor first aid.

Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education. The records of staff persons #6 and #8 did not include verification of experience.

Corrected by Jul 11, 2025

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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.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Document dated 3/4/2023.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2025

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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.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2did not include fire safety training.

Corrected by Mar 22, 2025

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

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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)).

During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that there was no updated annual inspection of the fire detection system. Document dated 2/13/2024.

Corrected by Mar 24, 2025

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24, in that the records of staff person #2 did not include the 1-hr health and safety update 2022.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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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: Facility Person #4 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24, in that the records of staff person #4 did not include the National Sex Offender registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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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.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24, in that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room to monitor refrigerator temperatures.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24 in that the records of staff person staff person #2, did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.

Corrected by Aug 6, 2024

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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 the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that Staff person # 2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (1-hour Health and safety update 2022).

Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. The records of staff person #4 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Training was an online only training from National CPR foundation.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the medication for child #5 was expired in Room 445.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/29/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain updated fire safety training. Document dated 7/19/21

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include the 1-hr health and safety update 2022.

Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

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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: Facility Person # 2 and #4 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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that staff person #2 was observed working unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the National Sex Offender registry certificate and Disclosure statement as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #4 did not include out of state clearances, the National Sex Offender registry certificate and the Disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not contain an updated staff evaluation. Documents dated 7/6/22 and 4/19/23 respectively.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the first Aid kit in Room 470 did not contain soap.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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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 6/26/24, it was observed that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room to monitor refrigerator temperatures.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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3270.181(c) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain an updated Emergency Contact. Documents dated 8/20/23, 7/12/23 and 9/23/23 respectively.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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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 renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include 2 non-family references.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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3270.131(a) · 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.

During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include a health assessment record.

Corrected by Jul 19, 2024

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to grabbing child and releasing them.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to grabbing child and releasing them.

Corrected by Jun 16, 2023

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