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 the renewal inspection conducted 12/5/25, upon request there was no child service report available for review for child #1 with information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

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.

During the renewal inspection conducted 12/5/25, the record reviewed for child #1 did not include an initial health report.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the unannounced inspection conducted 7/14/25, The toilets inside of the infant room, children's bathroom did not flush. (Continued noncompliance from the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25)

Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2025

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, water stains were observed in the ceiling of the infant room bathroom.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, peeled paint was observed on the orange wall in the older toddler room.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, The toilets inside of the infant room, children's bathroom did not flush.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025

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 the unannounced inspection conducted 6/10/25, Staff #1 and #2 were observed with 14 preschool age children. When asking staff to name the children in their assigned groups, that they were responsible for, staff #1 named 4 children and Staff #2 named 4 children. 6 children were not named.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

Category: supervision. 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, national sex offender's registry 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 #1--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility therefore the facility does not have a director.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 5/13/25, the file reviewed for facility person #1 who was identified as the director, contained a national sex offenders registry (NSOR) verification dated 4/9/20 which is more than 60months old. (see code sheet for hire date)

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 5/13/25, the file reviewed for facility person #1 (who was identified as the director) contained a National sex offenders registry (NSOR) verification dated 4/9/20 which is more than 60months old. Facility person # 1 has been removed from a position at the childcare facility. Therefore, the facility does not have a director.

Corrected Corrected by May 15, 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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/14/25, ceiling tile on the 2nd floor, in the blue Pre-Kindergarten childcare space was observed with water stains.

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 4/14/25, chip paint was observed on the orange wall in the 2-year-old childcare space, near the far end of the window. Chip paint was also observed in the pre-kindergarten childcare spaces on the 2nd floor, on the blue and purple wall.

Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2025

Category: physical safety. 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.

During the complaint investigation conducted 3/18/2025, it was found that staff person #1 was involved in a physical altercation with staff person #2 in the presence of children in the two-year-old childcare space.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that child #1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff person #1 left child #1 alone in the facility without a staff person and proceeded to lock and close the childcare facility for the closing of the business day.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Category: supervision. 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 the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that child #1 was not being supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff person #1 left child #1 alone in the facility without a staff person and proceeded to lock and close the childcare facility for the closing of the business day, therefore staff #1 did not know the whereabouts of child #1.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

During the complaint investigation conducted 2/4/25 and 2/5/25, it was found that staff person #1 used harsh, demeaning and abusive language (profanity) in the presence of child #1 during a verbal altercation that took place with staff #2 in the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 4, 2025

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training and the required health and safety training. Staff #2 was observed working alone with children in the infant childcare space where there were 4 infants present and receiving care. Upon request, there was no verification available for review to verify staff #3 completed the required health and safety training topic and was observed working with staff #4 in the second-floor preschool classroom. Staff #4 did not have verification available for review to verify they completed the required mandated reporter training, required health and safety training topic or pediatric first aid and CPR. 6 preschool children were being supervised by staff #3 and #4 who has not completed the required training topics. Upon request there was no verification available for review to verify staff #5 completed the required health and safety training topic.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2025

Category: supervision. 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). Facility Person #1 and #5 -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not contain a completed DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance, National Sex Offenders verification, State Police Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, Mandated reporter Training or a signed disclosure statement. The record reviewed for staff #5 did not include a DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance or National Sex Offenders Verification. (see code sheet for hire date). The record reviewed for staff #2 and #4 did not include mandated reporter training.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2025

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, electrical outlets were observed without protective receptacle covers in the prekindergarten classroom on the second floor with children present ranging from ages four to five years of age.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the ceiling tile in the young toddler's class, entering onto the ramp to access the infant classroom was observed with water stains. An outlet plate in the indoor play space was observed broke.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, peeled paint was observed on the blue wall, near the block area in the second-floor prekindergarten classroom. peeled paint was also observed on the pink wall in the indoor playroom area near the electrical outlet.

Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025

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.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, the record reviewed for staff #5 did not include a health assessment.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 5, 2025

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.

During the unannounced inspection conducted 2/4/25, upon request there was no record available for review for staff person #1. Staff person #1 did not have a record onsite at the facility.

Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/5/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough in the Preschool room, and in the Pre-school on the ledge was a hand sanitizer accessible to the children which states keeps out of children under 6 years of age. (Corrected on Site)

Corrected Corrected by Apr 5, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

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.

At the time of inspection, file for staff member #5 did not include verification of emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/9/18 and an FBI clearance dated 8/17/18 which were both invalid because they were dated more than 60 months from the date requested, as required under the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: supervision. 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.

At the time of inspection, one of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom in the preschool room was observed with water stains. The air vent in the ceiling of the school age room was observed with dust on the surface. Dirt stains were observed on walls in the bathrooms located in the school age room, near high traffic areas such as the sink and toilet paper dispenser. The carpet on the floor under the gate at the bottom of the ramp leading to the infant room was torn and bunching in areas creating small lumps in the carpet.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, the wall area behind the sink's faucet in the preschool room was dirty.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Marked corrected in the state record.

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

At the time of inspection, a vinyl chair for children was observed in the preschool room with exposed foam cushioning on the arms of the chair. The tall storage cabinet in the older toddler room was in disrepair, due to one of the doors hanging off the hinges.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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.

At the time of inspection, the sleep mats observed in the older toddler room and the preschool room were observed with damage to the nylon surface and the foam stuffing was exposed.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2023

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.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not include an updated health assessment. The health assessment observed for staff member #4 was dated 2/6/2019.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2, hired 3/20/23; did not include a certificate verifying completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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)).

At the time of inspection, the portable fire extinguisher in the kitchen area of the preschool room did not have a status tag indicating the last date of service to ensure it was in working condition.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: physical safety. 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.

At the time of inspection, the file for child #2, enrolled 8/21/23; contained vaccine record but did not contain an initial health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional. The file for child #3, enrolled 6/20/23 did not contain an initial health assessment. The file for child #4, enrolled 5/3/23; did not contain an initial health assessment. The file for child #5, enrolled 5/1/23; contained a medical visit summary but did not include an initial health assessment completed and signed by a medical professional.

Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

Category: health medication. 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.

Certification rep observed the walls throughout the facility unclean. Certification rep observed chairs in the pre-K room unclean.

Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 the operator did not have documentation of completion of emergency plan training for Staff 1.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Staff persons 6 and 8 have not completed the pre-service training required by 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

Category: health medication. 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 Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During the renewal inspection the file of Staff 1 did not include a valid disclosure statement required by the CPSL. The file of Staff 3 did not include out of state clearances required by the CPSL.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2022

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 the files of Staff 2 and Staff 6 did not include a written report of tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

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 the file of Staff 6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

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

Staff person #1 has not completed the required pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.17(a) · The operator shall make reasonable accommodation to include a child with special needs in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws.

On 10/1/21 Staff 1 wrote a behavior report for Child 1 in response to behaviors related to the child's special needs. The report stated "This type of behavior is not permitted at Precious Babies Learning Academy and may lead to suspension and or termination." Staff 1 did not offer or provide any accommodations for Child 1.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

On or around 9/29/21 Staff 1 instructed all staff to write behavior reports for Child 1 for any and all behaviors that may occur due to the child's special needs.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

Marked corrected in the state record.

3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

On 10/6/21 Child 1 was dismissed from the program in response to the child's parent filing a complaint with the OCDEL Regional Child Care Office. The dismissal was not compliant with the facility's dismissal policy.

Corrected Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.