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Home › PA › Shavertown › The Schoolhouse Day Care
161 N Main St, Shavertown PA 18708 · License #CER-00249517 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The emergency plan on file was last reviewed 2/23/24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
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). A staff 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.
The NSOR clearances on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not updated within the required 60-month time frame, as evidenced by the dates of the clearances on file as follows: Staff #1 (2/7/20 and 11/20/25) and Staff #2 (1/23/20 and 12/1/25). Staff #1 acknowledged that both staff had routine interaction and direct contact with children during this lapse. The only NSOR Clearance on file for Staff #6 (see code sheet for first day with children) was dated 5/9/25, which Staff #1 acknowledged was after Staff #6 began having routine interaction and direct contact with children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Nivea intense healing lotion, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed on a wooden shelf, near the metal cabinet, in the Preschool Room. This lotion was accessible to the preschoolers being supervised in that room.
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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
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · 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.
The restroom near the Infant Room had one toilet with two exposed bolts near its base.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · 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.
Four plastic bags were observed in the bottom drawer of a plastic white shelf that was located in the Toddler Room. These bags were accessible to the toddlers being supervised in that room and Staff #6 acknowledged that the children were still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · An agreement signed by the operator and the parent must specify the following: 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).
Child #2's most recent child service reports were dated 1/31/25 and 9/28/25. Child #3's most recent child service reports were dated 2/4/25 and 9/28/25. More than 6 months had lapsed between each report.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The most recent financial agreement information on file for Child #3 was dated 11/13/24 and 9/5/25. More than 6 months had lapsed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the financial agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as indicated by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 1/3/25 to 2/3/25, 5/2/2025 to 6/2/2025, 8/1/2025 to 9/1/2025, 10/2/2025 to 11/3/2025
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) · 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 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.
The file for Child #2 did not contain an initial health assessment provided within 60 days of enrollment that was less than one year old.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not complete pediatric first-aid and CPR training prior to the previous trainings expiring after 2 years. This is evidenced by the following training dates: Staff #2: 7/8/21 and 12/28/23; Staff #3, #4 and #5: 11/5/21 and 12/28/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.102(a) · 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. 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.
The Preschool Room was observed to have three brown stained ceiling tiles and one dusty air vent. The Baby Room was observed to have three cracked ceiling tiles, two dusty air vents, and one brown stained ceiling tile by the cribs and highchairs. The staff restroom was observed to have two brown stained ceiling tiles. An air vent by the facility's entrance had a rough, rusted metal cover. The Older Toddler Room was observed to have two dusty air vents. The Older Toddler Room Restroom had an air vent with a rusted metal cover. The toilet in the Older Toddler Room Restroom had two exposed bolts, a rusted piece of metal behind the toilet, and a rusted water supply line.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
A hand washing sign was not observed at the sink in the Baby Room.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The trash can in the staff restroom and Older Toddler Room restroom was observed to be missing a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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).
Child #4 and Child #5 had child service reports on file. However, the facility was not using the Department's child service report or the Department's other approved forms.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Written notification of safe routes was not observed to be posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2024
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. The facility's emergency plan does not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
On 12/8/23, during renewal inspection the director was fulfilling ratio and was unable to provide cert rep with access to records. Cert rep returned on 1/3/24 and the director provided records to complete inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 #1 may not be present in a childcare position at the facility.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Facility person #1 has an FBI clearance dated 1/6/16, Mandated Reporter clearance dated 6/3/16. Both clearances have expired. Facility person #1 has no NSOR clearance on file. Facility person #1 is identified as a volunteer and has regular contact with the children. Facility person #1 has current PSP clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and a signed disclosure statement on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2024
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. In the older toddler area, an uncovered accessible outlet was observed in the back of the room on the green wall.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
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.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. Cert rep observed chipping and peeling paint on the blue wall in the young toddler area.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. In the infant area, the diaper changing area does not have a source of running water for handwashing. The staff have to pass thru safety gates to access the bathroom to wash their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child(ren) #1 and #5 did not list a release person on the fee agreement. Child #1's fee agreement did not list date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child(ren) #1, #2, and #4 did not list the parent's work address and phone number on the emergency contact form. Child #2 did not list the release persons address on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
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 12/8/23. The operator acknowledged that emergency contact forms were not present in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · 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 continued on 1/3/24. Child #4 does not have an updated health report in the last six months. The last health report is dated 5/12/23. Please see code sheet for child 4's DOB.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #2 does not have an updated health report in the last 12 months. The last health report is dated 2/1/22. Please see code sheet for child 2's DOB.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. 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.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #3 has health visit summary reports on file which are not acceptable as health reports because it is not signed by a physician and does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Please see code sheet for child 3's DOB and DOA.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #2 will be removed from care by close of business on 1/3/23 until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. Child #2's immunization record indicates the child has only two doses of DTAP/IPV/HIB, two Hep B doses and two doses of Pneumococcal vaccine. Child #2 also does not have Hep A, MMR, and Varicella vaccines. There is no exemption letter or doctor's letter in child's file. The child is over six months of age. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 12/8/23. Child #6 has a prescription medication albuterol present at facility and does not have written parental consent to administer the child's medication.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 12/8/23. The fire detection log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on four occasions, 1/18/23-2/21/23, 5/19/23-6/21/23, 7/20/23-8/22/23, and 8/22/23-9/25/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A renewal inspection was continued on 1/3/24. The operator acknowledged that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the county EMA.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-2- will have until __12/29/22___ - 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #-2-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-2-, staff person #-2- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #-2- has not completed the First aid & CPR required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10), 3280.31(f) (10), Staff person #-1- must do one of the following: provide documentation that the trainer has become PQAS-certified or at least is on the waiting list, request the instructor provide documentation, such as their Pediatric First-Aid/CPR Instructor Card from the PQAS-approved organization or the approved curriculum organization, that the instructor is approved to offer Pediatric First-Aid/CPR training on behalf of their organization, or receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer
Staff person #-1- 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.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility has not conducted an annual emergency lock-down drill. The regulation went into effect on 12/19/20.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Facility person #1 does not have an annual evaluation on file
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child files #1 and 2 are missing the addresses of release persons on the emergency contact forms
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.