Patton Avenue Learning Center

3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

·Continued Non-Compliance: A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the water in the sink in the Young Toddler room was 120 F. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 11/5/2025. On 12/8/2025 an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, the water in the sink in the Young Toddler room was over 130 F.

Corrected by Dec 8, 2025

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3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the water in the sink in the Young Toddler room was 120 F.

Corrected by Nov 5, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room was broken.

Corrected by Nov 5, 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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. Initial health assessment on file for staff person #2 is dated 8/25/2024, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (see LIS code sheet for start date).

Corrected by Nov 6, 2025

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, pick-up and drop-off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, staff files were reviewed. There was only one written, nonfamily reference on file for staff person #1.

Corrected by Nov 5, 2025

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, the facility's fire detection system testing log was reviewed. Smoke alarms were tested past 30 days 8/18/2025-9/18/2025.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

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3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/4/2025. At that time, information on how to access the regulations in this chapter was not provided to parents.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2025

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