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Home › PA › Tamaqua › Cope Childcare And Learning Center Llc
562 W Penn Pike, Tamaqua PA 18252 · License #CER-00245147 · Center · Child Care Center
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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. All staff persons must have all required paperwork under the CPSL completed and on file prior to working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. All required staff clearances must be updated at least every 60 months and on file prior to expiration.
A renewal Inspection was conducted on 3/10/2026. The state police clearance on for Staff #1 was not complete due to the clearance reading that it was Under Review. Staff person #2 did not update the NSOR clearance on file every 60 months, as required by the CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented NSOR on file dated 3/3/20, and the current clearance dated 10/16/25. The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #3 was dated 3/5/2026. This date was after the first day that Staff #3 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. The disclosure statements on file for Staff #4 and Staff #5 were not signed and dated by a witness as required. The operator verified that Staff #1-5 had direct contact and routine interaction with children while the information noted above that is required under the CPSL was not on file. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
During the Renewal Inspection on 3/10/2026, peeling paint and rotting wood was observed on the fence outside on the preschool playground.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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 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 #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance is on file.
On 3/27/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file. As of 2/1/2025, per the CPSL, the completed NSOR clearance is required to be on file prior to staff working in a childcare position at the facility. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 27, 2025
Category: background checks. 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 alarm system at the facility must be manually tested and documented at least once every 30 calendar days.
On 3/27/2025, the fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed that the fire alarm was manually tested on 1/12/2025 and not again until 2/17/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(a) · A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The operator shall submit an application to DEP and will work toward getting a letter from DEP to verify that they are in compliance with the SDWA. Once the provider receives the letter from DEP verifying compliance with the SDWA, the operator will then be in compliance with this regulation.
On 1/9/25, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a field order for lack of approval for the well at the facility as a public water system and a noncommunity water system. The field order also included "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures.
Corrected Corrected by May 14, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(a) · A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17). The legal entity must comply with the "do not drink order" until the order is lifted by the Department of Environmental Protection.
On 1/9/25, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a field order for lack of approval for the well at the facility as a public water system and a noncommunity water system. The field order also included "Do Not Drink" drinking water measures.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/5/2024, an expired bottle of Benadryl was stored with the child medication in the preschool classroom. The bottle of Benadryl was labeled with an expiration date of February 2024.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
During an unannounced inspection on 12/5/2024, the diaper changing pad in the infant area was ripped and had foam exposed; thus, it could not be sanitized properly.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.
On 8/30/2024, Child #1 fell out of the highchair at the facility and was taken to the Emergency Room for medical treatment. On 9/6/2024, it was confirmed through video surveillance and staff interviews that Staff #1 removed the tray and unbuckled Child #1 while the child was still in the highchair. Staff #1 then turned their back to Child #1 when the staff went to get a wipe to clean food off the child. Child #1 fell out of the highchair while Staff #1 had their back turned.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for Staff #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of PQAS-approved training on health and safety practices while working with infant and young toddler children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
On 8/30/2024, Child #1 fell out of the highchair at the facility and was taken to the Emergency Room for medical treatment. On 9/6/2024, it was confirmed through video surveillance and staff interviews that Staff #1 removed the tray and unbuckled Child #1 while the child was still in the highchair. Staff #1 then turned their back to Child #1 when the staff went to get a wipe to clean food off the child. Child #1 fell out of the highchair while Staff #1 had their back turned.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Operator has not conducted an annual emergency drill, date of last emergency drill 1/6/23.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Cert Rep reviewed the fire drill log, last documented fire drill was on 8/23/22. This exceeds the 60 day requirement for conducting fire drills.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Cert Rep reviewed the fire system check log, the last fire system check documented was on 8/29/22 and then again during the unannounced monitoring visit this is a span of 81 days which exceeds the requirement of testing the fire system every 30 days
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Child #1 has an Albuterol inhaler needed for wheezing that expired on 9/2021
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: health medication. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
Staff #1 has a volunteer child abuse clearance on file dated 3/24/19, date of hire 1/18/22. Staff #3 has an NSOR clearance dated 3/30/21, date of hire 11/5/20 this exceeds the 90 day requirement for provisional hire.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
There are several small rocks and mulch throughout the outdoor play space the toddlers use.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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 facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Staff #2 has a health assessment dated 10/5/18 and another 3/29/21, this exceeds the 24 months requirement for an updated health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
Operator admitted to not conducting annual emergency drills.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.