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211 E Garfield St, Shippensburg PA 17257 · License #CER-00240107 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are 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. 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. Staff person #1 must complete (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Parts 1 and 2}.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 5.9.21) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business [effective 3.19.26] because he does not have all the required clearances or requests for clearances.
The file of Staff Person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 8.17.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. Second, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 10.20.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 10.20.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated FBI clearance. Third, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a PA criminal record clearance dated 8.17.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated PA criminal clearance. Finally, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 9.29.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 9.29.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated National Sexual Offender Registry. Staff Person #1 was observed unsupervised with children in care on 3.19.26 at 1315 during child nap time. Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Upon inspection of staff files [for staff observed in direct childcare duties], it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.11.2024 [expired 1.31.26].
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
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.
Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the following test dates were logged that exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.7.25 - 4.9.25 [33 days].
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
Staff Person #1 verbally confirmed that an injury report for the minor injury of Child #1 was not created nor given to the child's parent on 2.6.26 because Child #1 parent declined the offer of one and the child was not sent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20;
Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both confirmed that on 9/12/25, in the pre-k room, there was one staff member for 11 children, for a duration of approximately 15 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
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). 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 Persons #3 & #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Cert Rep Observed that the file for Staff #3 did not contain verification of a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Cert Rep also observed that the files for Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 did not include disclosure statements.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #3 observed working as an AGS but her file did not include verification of child care experience.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not updated their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate within 60 months. Staff person 2 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 4 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 5 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff person 1 was functioning as an aide and did not have documentation of at least 8th grade education and 2 years of experience on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On 5/12/25, it was observed that the trash can in the Older Toddler bathroom did not have a plastic liner. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 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.
On 5/12/25, it was observed that the rubber bricks used for playground surfacing had gaps between them, posing a tripping hazard for the children.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 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.
On 5/12/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the caterpillar wall decoration. Peeling pains was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom in the block center.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
On 5/12/25, it was observed in the Toddler Room, that the cushions on the blue couch closest to the sink were torn on the corners, exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 5/12/25, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 5/12/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Older Toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE
Corrected Corrected by May 12, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 had documentation of completed mandated reporter training dated 2015 with updated training completed in 2024. Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 was observed providing direct care to children without a valid NSOR clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 20, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Medication for child #1 was observed to have an expiration date of 9/2023 and was documented on the medication log as having been administered on 4/23/24.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
Staff member #2 did not have a TB test on record within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff #1 was observed providing direct care to children with a health assessment gap on record of 5/29/20 to 4/1/23.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Child Care Revised 2022 (10 hours).
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.102(f) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.
Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.102(f) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding playground safety and supervision. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.