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Home › PA › Tamaqua › Lovely Leaps And Bounds Child Care Facility
327 Willing St, Tamaqua PA 18252 · License #CER-00247257 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). All staff persons must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 60 months.
During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2025, Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 all had current mandated reporter training on file dated as follows: Staff #1 8/28/2025, Staff #2 9/2/2025 and Staff #3 9/8/2025. However, all three staff previously went more than 60 months without completing mandated reporter training. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated as follows: 4/29/2020 for Staff #1, 2/1/2020 for Staff #2 and 5/9/2020 for Staff #3.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
During the Renewal Inspection on 10/23/2025, the updated health report on file for Child #1, a preschool child was dated 5/5/2025. However, the health report was not signed by a signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The health report for Child #1 also did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
3270.14/3270.21 · 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 and staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required trainings related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1 and staff person #2, staff person #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
On 8/27/2024, Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed to be caring for children together unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The pre-service health and safety training. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service trainings required prior to caring for children unsupervised: The pre-service health and safety training and the mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. Staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the completed state police clearance is on file.
On 8/27/2024, Staff #2 did not have the state police clearance and also did not have the request for the clearance on file that is required prior to working with children as a provisional hire.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
Category: background checks. 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: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit a policy regarding ratios and how to handle staff call offs to continue ratio compliance.
On 4/30/24 Cert Rep observed staff person #1 responsible for a group of 12 preschool children, and staff person #2 was responsible for a group of 7 older toddlers. Both of these groups require an additional staff person to meet appropriate staff ratio.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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. The legal entity must arrange for all staff persons to receive 2 hours of PQAS approved training regarding inappropriate redirection. It does not matter if the PQAS approved training is through the regional key the legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content.
On 2/13/24 during a phone interview staff person #1 admitted that she put child #1 (2 years old) in a highchair on 1/23/24 for approximately 5 minutes for timeout.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 2/13/24 during a phone interview staff person #1 admitted that she put child #1 (2 years old) in a highchair on 1/23/24 for approximately 5 minutes for timeout.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2024
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 annual written evaluation on file, date of last evaluation 2/15/22.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
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). 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 person #1 is missing the state police and child abuse clearance, proof of requests for the clearances are not on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 9, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 person #1 does not have proof of a tuberculosis screening.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
Staff person #1 does not have proof of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Staff person #1 is missing one written nonfamily reference.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down.
Corrected Corrected by May 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The Legal Entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours in person PQAS training regarding supervision of children. The Legal Entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The training hours cannot count towards the annual 12 hours of training.
On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Operator will develop a supervision policy that clearly explains discipline of children including difficult behaviors. The operator shall send a copy to the regional office for approval. Once approved, the operator shall hold a staff meeting for all staff to go over the supervision policy. Staff will sign a statement affirming that they have read and understand the policy.
On 3/8/23 staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 pulling child #1 down the stairs by her wrist and yelling at the child. Staff person #1 bought child into her classroom to calm child down.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
At the time of inspection Cert Rep observed 4 steak knives in the first drawer near the kitchen sink without a safety lock on it, the drawer is accessible to the children. The children walk through the kitchen to get to the outdoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 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 person #1 has a Department of Ed FBI clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Cert Rep observed rest equipment in the preschool and older toddler room that was not labeled for individual use.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Cert Rep observed a safety lock on the hands free covered can, which would make the covered can unable to use the hands free pedal.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 11, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 person #1 has a health assessment dated 10/4/22, which is dated after the first day of working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · 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 person #1 has a TB test result dated 10/4/22, which is dated after the first day working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
Emergency contact information is missing in each child care space in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
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 for asthma that has expired on 2/3/21.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility has not notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 25, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.