Stepping Stones Academy-Reading Llc

3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person # 1, staff person # 1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Staff person # 1 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 by Mar 17, 2026

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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. Tiered LIS: 1. The operator will comply with CPSL - this portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction plan. 2. The operator will create a new hire checklist that includes timelines for when items are required to be updated in a staff file. The checklist will be sent to the regional office for approval prior to its implementation. This portion of the plan shall have a date of correction by which this will be completed.

During a renewal inspection on 3/11/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1did not have a valid NSOR verification on file at the time of hire as required by CPSL. (see code sheet for DOH) The NSOR on file for staff # 1 is dated 9/8/2025.

Corrected by Mar 17, 2026

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

During a renewal inspection on 3/11/26, certification rep observed chipped paint in the indoor play space.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2026

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3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.

During a renewal inspection on 3/11/26, certification rep observed the first aid kit in the school transportation van to be missing scissors.

Corrected by Mar 12, 2026

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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.

Staff persons # 1 and 3 have not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR trainings on file expiring 10/31/24. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is dated 2/22/25 both staff # 1 and 3.

Corrected by Apr 1, 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 a renewal inspection on 3/20/24, it was discovered that staff persons # 1 and 3 did not participate in annual fire safety training. This is evidenced by their certificates dated 2/28/24 and 3/5/25 for staff # 1 and 2/28/24 and 3/8/25 for staff # 3.

Corrected by Mar 21, 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 # -- 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 a renewal inspection on 3/20/25, it was discovered that at the time of hire (see code sheet), staff # 2 provided a Department of Education clearance, which is not valid for DHS. There was no proof of request for a valid FBI clearance at the time of initial hire. There is a valid DHS FBI clearance dated 3/18/25.

Corrected by Mar 21, 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 a renewal inspection on 3/20/25, it was discovered that more than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff # 1 and 3. This is evidenced by the staff health assessments dated 2/28/23 and 3/10/25 for staff # 1 and staff health assessments dated 6/16/22 and 9/11/24 for staff # 2.

Corrected by Mar 21, 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.

During a renewal inspection on 3/20/25, it was discovered that the most recent fire alarm inspection report on file is dated 3/20/24. The facility is unable to set off the alarms for testing due to being in a building with other businesses.

Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted on 5/20/2024, which is past 60 days.

Corrected by Sep 5, 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 allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, fire safety trainings on file for staff person #2 are dated 2/27/2023 and 3/4/2024, which is past one year.

Corrected by Sep 4, 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). 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 allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/4/2024, the following clearances/trainings were not updated within 60 months: Staff person #1: PSP clearances on file dated 12/13/2018 and 2/26/2023, child abuse clearances on file dated 2/1/2018 and 2/27/2023, and FBI clearances on file dated 12/14/2018 and 2/1/2024. Mandated Reporter trainings on file dated 12/19/2018 and 1/31/2024.

Corrected by Sep 4, 2024

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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 allocated unannounced monitoring conducted on 9/4/2024, ceiling tiles in school-age room were stained.

Corrected by Oct 30, 2024

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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 allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, health assessments for the following staff persons were not updated within 24 months: Staff person #1: Health assessments dated 11/19/2020 and 8/20/2023. Staff person #2: Health assessment dated 6/16/2022.

Corrected by Sep 11, 2024

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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.

During allocated unannounced monitoring conducted 9/4/2024, last annual fire inspection report on file is dated 3/20/2023, which is past one year. Facility is unable to conduct fire detection testing every 30 days due to being in a building with several other businesses.

Corrected by Sep 13, 2024

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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.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/12/24, the letter to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information on lockdown or accommodations for children with special needs or chronic medical conditions.

Corrected by Mar 15, 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.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no contingency plan in the emergency plan as required by 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 4/13/23 to complete the required training.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022

Corrected by Apr 13, 2023

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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.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, Staff #3 had a Dept of Ed FBI clearance (see code sheet for hire date). The DHS FBI is required.

Corrected by Mar 30, 2023

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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).

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no child service report on file for child #2 and child #3, both enrolled for more than 6 months.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no fee agreement in the file for child #4.

Corrected by Mar 28, 2023

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3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the most recent update of the emergency contact information for child #2 was 6/20/22.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.131(a)(3) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 11/22/21, which was more than 1 year prior to enrollment (see code sheet).

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the most recent health assessment on file for child #3 was dated 11/22/21.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessment for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the most recent influenza vaccine for child #1 was dated 11/16/21; for child #4 it was dated 11/22/21. There was no documentation of influenza vaccine for child #3.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there was no written consent from the parent of child #5 for administration of Albuterol that was onsite.

Corrected by Mar 28, 2023

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3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the health assessments of staff #3 and #4 indicated there was a communicable disease with no further comment.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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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.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, there were no written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability of staff #5 to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Mar 28, 2023

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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 3/28/23, the health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 6 months (7/29/21) after initial enrollment (see code sheet).

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

As of the renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2023

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease. An acceptable plan of correction was received stating that by 4/30/2022 the parent of child #1 will have their child's medical provider complete the DHS health service form. On 5/2/22 during an unannounced visit to verify corrections, children #1 did not have a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free of contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected by Jun 2, 2022

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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.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the first aid kit in the main room did not have tape.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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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.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the most recent fire safety training for staff #1 was dated 7/9/2020 and for staff #2, 3/12/21, both more than a year ago.

Corrected by Apr 4, 2022

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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.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #3, hire date 9/17/21, did not have the appropriate FBI clearance and NSOR and must be removed from care.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2022

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, Child #3 and Child #4 were strapped in high chairs for the duration of the inspection, approximately 4 hours.

Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in the gross motor room.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2022

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3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no influenza vaccine for child #2 and no exemption letter.

Corrected by Apr 10, 2022

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3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the health reports for child #1 and #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease.

Corrected by Apr 30, 2022

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3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, which the program has enrolled and attending.

Corrected by Apr 1, 2022

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3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

On 3/22/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the city.

Corrected by Apr 12, 2022

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