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1000 N Elmer Ave, Sayre PA 18840 · License #CER-00253765 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Tiered LIS: 1. A staff person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. A staff 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. The date of correction for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff person #1 to receive a minimum of 3 hours of PQAS-approved training regarding appropriate discipline techniques. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of training will be kept in the staff's file. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 6/11/26. An incident occurred on 6/9/26. Through staff interviews it was determined that staff #1 slapped Child #1's hand as a form of discipline.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a)/3270.103 · 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. 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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. In the indoor play space, the green play mat squares were ripped on the corners exposing the stuffing inside. The inside stuffing is accessible to children that are still putting objects in their mouths. In the indoor play space, the large jungle gym has several tears in the protective mesh siding near the entrance of the jungle gym.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Child #1's fee agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times and did not contain a release person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. The facility uses the Brightwheel app in all the classrooms. The Brightwheel app's emergency contact section did not contain all the required DHS emergency contact information.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. In the Caterpillar classroom, the garbage can next to the changing table intended for diapers is not hands free. The foot pedal is broken.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Child(ren) #2-7's fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. This is evidenced by the previous fee agreements on file dated: Child #2's 2/28/25; Child #3's 1/27/25; Child #4's 2/25/25; Child #5's 3/10/25; Child #6's 2/6/25; and Child #7's 2/20/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Staff person #1's file does not contain proof of education.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 12, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(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. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 2/11/26. Child #2's initial health assessment was not received within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by the initial health assessment of file dated 6/9/25. Child #6 has a health assessment on file dated 6/4/25 and does not have an updated health assessment on file. (See code sheet for DOA's and DOB's).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/30/25, Staff person #1 had one non-family reference on file at date of hire.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.