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Little Stars Child Care Llc
379 S Main St Unit A, Wilkes Barre PA 18701 · License #CER-00252404 · Child Care Center
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- 379 S Main St Unit A, Wilkes Barre PA 18701 · Directions
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Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 24 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. As of 2/1/25 If staff are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify him from employment based on CPSL. Staff #1may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1may not work in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be immediate. 2. The facility director and any other persons involved in the hiring of staff must register and attend an Existing Provider Orientation at a Regional Office. The provider must provide a correction date for when this portion of the plan will be completed. 3. In order to demonstrate compliance in this area, the director or legal entity representative will send completed staff files for all new hires for the next three months to the Northeast Regional Office for review. The staff files must include all clearance requests, completed clearances, (including out of state clearances and requests if necessary) signed and dated disclosure statement, health assessment and TB screening, two nonfamily references, proof of education and experience (officially translated if needed). The Northeast Regional Office will review the newly hired and completed staff files prior to hire within one week of receipt and provide a response back to the provider regarding suitability. The correction date for this portion of the plan must be three months from the acceptance of the plan by The Northeast Regional Office.
Staff #1 was observed being supervised by another staff and in direct care with children on 5/1/26. Staff #1 had a disclosure statement on file dated 4/29/26, which was after they began working in direct care. Staff #1 did not have a completed NSOR on file and did not obtain the required Pa State Police clearance until 4/29/26, which is after they began working in direct care (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Corrected by Sep 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #1 was observed in direct care with children on 5/1/26 and as of this date did not have proof an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2026
- Violation
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 #1 was observed in direct care with children on 5/1/26 and as of this date did not have proof of a health assessment and TB screening conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.
Corrected by May 5, 2026
- Violation
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 #1 was observed in direct care with children on 5/1/26 and as of this date did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. TIERED LIS: 1. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The correction date for this part of the plan requires an immediate correction date. 2. The facility director will develop and implement a fire drill schedule that will ensure that all fire drills are conducted every 60 calendar days. The correction date for this should reflect a date that allows for the development and review of the schedule.
CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: On 1/22/26 the inspector observed a fire drill dated 7/22/25 and the next having been dated 9/30/25. The inspector received an acceptable plan of correction from the provider on 2/04/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/4/26. On 2/19/26 the inspector returned to the facility unannounced and observed the fire drill log and found that the last fire drill was documented as11/25/25.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The annual emergency drill was previously conducted on 11/13/24 and not again until 12/16/25.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
The director did not conduct a fire drill every 60 calendar days. The inspector observed a fire drill dated for 7/22/25 and the next having been dated for 9/30/25.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10, Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10, health and safety training.
Staff #3 completed the required pre-service training (see LIS Code Sheet), Health and Safety training over the 90 daytime frame allotted since hire.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed volunteer #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 volunteer #1, volunteer #1 may not work in a child- care position at the facility.
Volunteer #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of volunteering (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jan 22, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).As of 2/1/25 If staff or volunteers are going to be hired under the 45-day provisional hire basis, the following conditions must be met; facility received the results of the applicant's PA Child Abuse History Clearance, NSOR Clearance, completed out-of-state clearances (if applicable), a signed disclosure statement, prior to employment and have received the result of the applicant's Pennsylvania State Police OR the FBI finger-print results prior to employment. Proof of submission must be on file for either the FBI or PA State Police Clearance. The employer, administrator, supervisor or other person responsible for employment decisions has no knowledge of information pertaining to the applicant which would disqualify them from employment based on CPSL. Volunteer #1 may not volunteer in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children.
Volunteer #1did not have a current Pa Child Abuse as evidenced by the last Pa Child Abuse on file dated 8/25/20.
Corrected by Jan 22, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint was found on the half wall near the main entrance, accessible to children.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
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.
None of the cribs in the infant area were labeled for each individual child.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
- Violation
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.
The diaper change mats in the toddler and infant areas both had rips exposing the foam underneath rending both change mats unable to be sanitized.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
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 # 3 did not have an initial tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method since hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
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.
During the unannounced inspection on 1/22/26 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed a manual test dated on the fire drill/detection log for 4/03/25 and the next having been dated for 5/5/25, and 7/1/25 and the next having been dated for 8/12/26, and 10/01/25 and the next having been dated for 11/13/25.
Corrected by Feb 3, 2026
- Violation
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.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #2, #4, and #5, and found that the three staff members pediatric first aid and CPR had expired before obtaining a current training.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 and found that all five staff did not have annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional as is required.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
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.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #2, #3, #4, #5, and #7 and found that all five staff did not have a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the child files and found that child files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were all missing the required work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the child files and found that child file #2 was missing the required written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
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.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the child files and found that child files #1, #2, #4, and #5 were missing the required address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
- Violation
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.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the garbage can in the infant room to not be handsfree as is required.
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
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.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the file for staff #7 and #8 to be working in direct care and without health assessments and TB screenings as are required (see LIS code sheet for DOH).
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the infant bottles in the infant room to not be labeled as is required.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 1/23/25 the inspector observed the child files and found that child files #1 and #2 were missing the required signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
Corrected by Feb 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4, did not complete fire safety training on an annual basis. Staff # 1 participated in fire safety training on 10/9/21 and not again until 6/5/23. Staff # 2 participated in fire safety training on 3/9/22 and not again until 6/5/23. Staff # 3 participated in fire safety training on 3/17/22 and not again until 12/20/23. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 4. Staff # 4 did not participate in fire safety training until 6/5/23.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10) by 4/29/22 as required by announcement C-22-02.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training by 4/29/22 as required by announcement C-22-02. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire): health and safety. Staff # 3 completed this training on 1/12/23.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The requirement for supervision on and off the facility premises includes compliance with the staff:child ratio requirements in §§ 3270.51--3270.55. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff # 4 was observed supervising a group of 4-infants and 1-younger toddler. Staff # 4 was over ratio by 1-child. Staff # 2 was observed supervising a group of 5-younger and older toddlers. Staff # 2 was over ratio by 1-child.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During the physical site review, the facility was observed to having 2-portable space heaters in use.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Regulation requires the emergency contact and agreement forms to be updated every 6-months. The following children's forms were not updated every 6 months. Child # 2 had an emergency contact and agreement form dated 3/7/23 and they were not updated until 10/3/23. Child # 3 had an emergency contact and agreement form dated 4/14/23 and they were not updated until 12/4/23.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 3 was providing care to a group of children, but the file was missing proof of education. Staff # 3 was unable to be appropriately qualified as a staff person.
Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The main room measures for 21-children. At the time of the inspection, this main room was observed to include 23-children receiving care. This room was over capacity by 2-children.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
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 occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was viewed. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30-days. The following tests lapsed occurring at least every 30-days: 2/25/23 - 3/29/23 5/24/23 - 6/24/23 6/24/23 - 7/26/23 7/26/23 - 8/30/23 10/25/23 - 11/27/23.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 4 will have until 2/10/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 4 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 persons # 1, # 2, and # 4, staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 4, may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Topics Staff person # 4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person # 3 shall complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 2/10/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
Corrected by Jan 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person # 4 will have until 2/10/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 4 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 person(s) available to supervise staff person # 4, staff person # 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 4 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
- Violation
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 # 3 and # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The legal entity, director and person involved in the hire of staff or staff files shall participate in existing provider Orientation on 2/22/23. The training may be scheduled by contacting the Regional Office prior to 2/22/23 at 800-222-2108.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the following staff's dates of hire. Staff # 3 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire. This staff did not apply for the state police clearance until 7/22/22 and the child abuse clearance until 11/3/22. Staff # 5 was also not hired correctly as a provisional hire. This staff did not apply for the state police clearance until 12/20/22, did not have an FBI clearance on file but submitted fingerprints for one on 10/13/22 and did not apply for an NSOR clearance until 12/5/22.
Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
- Violation
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 # 3 and # 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the following staff's dates of hire. Staff # 3 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire. This staff did not apply for the state police clearance until 7/22/22 and the child abuse clearance until 11/3/22. Staff # 5 was also not hired correctly as a provisional hire. This staff did not apply for the state police clearance until 12/20/22, did not have an FBI clearance on file but submitted fingerprints for one on 10/13/22 and did not apply for an NSOR clearance until 12/5/22.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the following staff's dates of hire. Staff # 3 and # 4 did not have proof of education on file and were not able to be appropriately qualified to work in a childcare role at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2023
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the main area of the facility, a child's backpack was found in a cubby that was accessible and contained hand sanitizer. The closet in this main area was not locked and in it accessible was Clorox bleach and bug spray. All of these items had warnings to keep out of reach of children. All of these items and areas where they were found were discussed with the director.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. Child # 1 had an agreement and emergency contact dated 3/10/22 and these forms were not updated until 12/28/22. Child # 2 had an agreement and emergency contact dated for 3/4/22 and 3/11/22 and these forms were not updated until 12/28/22. Child # 3 had an agreement and emergency contact dated 2/15/22 and these forms were not updated until 12/28/22 and 12/29/22. Child # 4 had an agreement and emergency contact dated for 2/10/22 and these forms were not updated until 12/29/22 and 12/30/22.
Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's dates of hire. Staff # 3 did not participate in a health assessment or tuberculosis screening until 10/1/22. Staff # 4 did not participate in a health assessment or tuberculosis screening until 9/3/22. Staff # 5 has not yet participated in a health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the staff's dates of hire. Staff # 3 did not participate in a health assessment or tuberculosis screening until 10/1/22. Staff # 4 did not participate in a health assessment or tuberculosis screening until 9/3/22. Staff # 5 has not yet participated in a health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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 persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have been employed at the facility for more than 90 days and at the time of this inspection, the following staff were unable to provide documentation they participate in Pediatric First Aid and CPR training: Staff # 3, # 4, and # 5. Staff # 3 and # 5 were working at the facility at the time of his inspection.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have been employed for at least a year and the following staff were unable to provide documentation of participation in annual fire safety training: Staff # 2 and # 5. Staff # 2 and # 5 were working at the facility during this inspection.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
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 # 3 and # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. The amendments to the CPSL also eliminated the ability to hire staff on a provisional hire basis beginning 12/31/19. In order to continue hiring staff provisionally the legal entity was required to apply to the Department for a waiver. The legal entity does not have an approved provisional hire waiver.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The amendments to the CPSL also eliminated the ability to hire staff on a provisional hire basis beginning 12/31/19. In order to continue hiring staff provisionally the legal entity was required to apply to the Department for a waiver. The legal entity does not have an approved provisional hire waiver. Staff # 3 and # 4 were hired provisionally. Staff # 3 had a hire date of 5/15/21 and the file was missing an FBI clearance and an NSOR clearance. Staff # 3 was working with children during this inspection. Staff # 4 had a hire date of 9/27/21 and the file was missing the child abuse clearance and the FBI clearance. Staff # 4 has worked with children since their hire date.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have been employed for at least a year and the following staff were unable to provide documentation of participation in an annual staff evaluation: Staff # 1, # 2 and # 5. Staff # 1, # 2 and # 5 were working at the facility during this inspection.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. 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 occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Child file # 2 has not had an updated agreement and emergency contact review since 6/3/21. Child files # 3 and # 4 emergency contacts and agreement forms were not updated every 6 months. A review of these forms for child file # 3 was conducted on 3/22/21 and not again until 2/10/22. A review of these forms for child file # 4 was conducted on 5/24/21 and not again until 2/15/22.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 had a hire date of 9/27/21, has worked with children since their hire date, and the file did not contain a health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The emergency contact dated 2/15/22 for Child # 4 did not contain consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 had a hire date of 9/27/21, has worked with children since their hire date, and the file did not contain a health assessment or tuberculosis screening.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2022
- Violation
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 occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 4 had a date of hire of 9/27/21 and at the time of this review, the file did not contain two letters of written reference.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. 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 occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The following staff have been employed at the facility for more than a year and at the time of the inspection, the following staff were unable to provide documentation of 12 hours of annual child care training: Staff # 1, # 2, and # 5. Staff # 1, # 2, and # 5 were working at the facility at the time of this inspection.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 1, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff #1 was observed being supervised by another staff and in direct care with children on 5/1/26. Staff #1 had a disclosure statement on file dated 4/29/26, w…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 19, 2026 inspection noted: “CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: On 1/22/26 the inspector observed a fire drill dated 7/22/25 and the next having been dated 9/30/25. The inspector received an acceptab…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 22, 2026 inspection noted: “The annual emergency drill was previously conducted on 11/13/24 and not again until 12/16/25.” — what has changed since then?
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