Little Wiggles & Giggles Learning Center Llc

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.

Staff #1 through #3, #5, #8, #10, #11, #15, #17 through #20, and #22 through #24 had fire safety trainings on file dated 8/2024 and 9/2025. Staff #25 had fire safety trainings on file dated 7/6/23 and 9/8/25. More than a year had lapsed between each training.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

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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.

Purell hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children", was observed on a wooden shelf in the Young Preschool Room. In this same room, in a blue and clear plastic drawer, that was on top of a wooden shelf, anti-bacterial hand spray, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed. Both of these items were accessible to the preschoolers who were being supervised in that room.

Corrected by Apr 6, 2026

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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.

There was an approximately 3.25 inch deep drop off in the protective turf surfacing that surrounded a tree in the outdoor Toddler Playground. This created a potential tripping hazard.

Corrected by May 27, 2026

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3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. TIERED LIS: 1. Children will not have access to the embedded equipment in the preschool and toddler playgrounds. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. If unitary playground protective surface covering is used, then ASTM paperwork must be on file. Also, the equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed.

Multiple pieces of embedded climbing equipment were observed on the toddler and preschool playground, mounted on turf surfacing. The highest piece of outdoor embedded play equipment has a fall height of 3.09 feet. There was no ASTM documentation on file verifying that the surfacing meets the required fall height protections.

Corrected by May 27, 2026

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3270.131(d)(7) · 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.

The health report on file for Child #1, dated 4/4/25, 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 by Apr 24, 2026

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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.

Facility Person #4, who has been an ongoing employee that prepares food for the children, did not have TB test results on file.

Corrected by Apr 15, 2026

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Staff #1 said that they use hand sanitizer to clean their hands between diaper changes instead of washing their hands.

Corrected by Apr 24, 2026

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Staff #1 and Staff #8 had not completed mandated reporter training prior to their previous training expiring. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 7/16/2020 and 2/3/2026 for Staff #1, and 11/19/2020 and 1/30/26 for Staff #8. Staff #8 acknowledged that Staff #1 and Staff #8 had routine interaction and direct contact with children during the lapse in trainings.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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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 evidenced by the following fire detection system testing logs that were on file: 5/30/2025 to 6/30/2025.

Corrected by Feb 9, 2026

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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 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.

Staff person #8 had NSOR clearances on file dated 11/13/2019 and 4/2/2025. More than 60 months had lapsed between each clearance.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Staff #4 did not have proof of any completed education on file, such as a high school diploma, which was required to qualify the staff as an assistant group supervisor.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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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.

A wall in the Outdoor Preschool Play Area had five cracks in the vinyl siding. These were potential pinch or scratch hazards. The fence in the Outdoor Preschool Play Area had one exposed bolt that was accessible to children. One red footrest pad in the Older Toddler Room had torn plastic and exposed foam. The Older Toddler Restroom had one toilet with a rusted piece of metal attached to its waterline.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. 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).

The agreement on file for Child #8 was observed to be missing the fee payment date and a description of the services provided.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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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.

The agreement on file for Child #10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The agreement on file for Child #9 was observed to be missing the child's admission date.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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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.

The emergency contact and financial agreement information on file for Child #3 were dated 7/19/24 and 2/14/25. More than 6 months had passed since a parent last reviewed, updated, and signed the emergency contact and financial agreement forms.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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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.

A plastic-lined, hands-free covered can was not observed in the Preschool Room. Staff #1 acknowledged that after they had changed a child in the Preschool Room, they disposed of the child's soiled pull-up in a trash can that was not hands-free.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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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 #6 only had one nonfamily reference on file which attested to the staff's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Apr 25, 2025

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3270.102(a)/3270.104(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. Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

A blue cot in the Older Toddler Room was observed to have cracked plastic and torn mesh. A blue couch in the Pre-K Room was observed to have several tears in its fabric.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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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: 7/12/2024 to 8/12/2024, 8/12/2024 to 9/12/2024, and 10/11/2024 to 11/11/2024.

Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #2, #3, #4 & #6 did not complete the following training within 90 days of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #2 completed the training on 7/5/23, staff #3, #4, & #6 completed on 10/8/23. Staff person #4 & #6 did not complete the following training within 90 days of hire: Health and Safety. Staff person #4 completed the training on 1/8/24 and staff person #6 completed the training on 1/9/24. (See code sheet for DOH).

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #8 will have until 5/15/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #8 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #8, staff person #8 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person's #4-6 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. (see code sheet for DOH). Staff person #4 completed the training on 1/8/24, staff person #5 completed on 11/6/23 and staff person #6 completed on 1/31/24. Staff person #8 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 2/27/19.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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). Facility Person #7 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #2 & #7 have proof of PSP clearance request, but do not have a completed PSP clearance on file. Neither staff person is a provisional hire. Staff person #2's PSP request is dated 2/28/23 and staff person #7's is dated 5/11/22, respectively. Staff person #3 had a PSP clearance for volunteer purposes listed instead of employment. Staff person #7 has an NSOR dated 1/3/24 and no request was on file. (See code sheet for DOH). Staff person #2 and #3 completed their PSP clearance during their inspection.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Child(ren) #1-7's fee agreement did not list a release person.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Child #4's emergency contact did not list the parents work address.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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 was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #1's health assessment and TB were not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting; Health assessment and TB dated 1/26/20. Staff person #5 did not complete a health assessment and TB at initial time of hire; Health assessment and TB dated 2/5/24. (See code sheet for DOH).

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. In the older toddler classroom, cert rep observed a staff person changing a toddler's diaper. The staff person did not wash their hands or the child's hands when finished.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Child(ren) #5-7's fee agreements have not been updated in the last 6 months. Child #5 had a fee agreement dated 5/25/23, child #6 had a fee agreement dated 8/31/23, and child #7 had a fee agreement dated 7/21/23. (See code sheet for DOA).

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #1's file did not contain verification of childcare experience.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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 was conducted on 4/24/24. Staff person #2 & #4-6's file did not contain two nonfamily references.

Corrected by May 3, 2024

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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 facility must create a discipline policy or add to an existing discipline policy that children will not be restrained for supervision, discipline or other purposes. The policy must be submitted to the Northeast Regional office for approval. All existing staff and new hires must be trained and sign an acknowledgment which must be kept on file.

On 12/21/23, the operator and staff acknowledged that a 2 year old was strapped into a high chair so the child would not escape the classroom.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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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 12/21/23, the operator and staff acknowledged that a 2 year old was strapped into a high chair so the child would not escape the classroom.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.): 1 hour health and safety update, respectively. Staff person #2 will have until 1/17/24 to complete the required training.

On 12/21/23, staff person #2 did not complete the health and safety 1 hour update. These were required to completed by 12/30/22.

Corrected by Dec 21, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10: center-based health and safety training, respectively. Staff person #1 will have until 1/17/24 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

On 12/21/23, staff person #1 did not complete the health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. (Please see code sheet for DOH).

Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

On 12/21/23, in the young toddler, infant, preschool, and young preschool classrooms during nap time it was observed that several children's cots did not have 2 feet space on three sides.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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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.

On 12/21/23, the fire detector log indicates the alarms were tested more than 30 days apart on two occasions, 10/18/23-11/20/23 and 11/20/23-12/21/23.

Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

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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(ren) #1-8 will be removed from care by close of business 10/13/23, until either the vaccination record is updated according to the ACIP recommended schedule or the parent provides an exemption letter.

On 9/11/23, a DOH complaint was received regarding missing immunizations. Child #1's immunization record indicates the child does not have their 4th DTAP and 3rd HIB vaccine and no exemption letter is in child's file. Child #3's immunization record indicates the child does not have their 4th DTAP, 2nd HEP A, and 4th HIB vaccine and no exemption letter is in the child's file. Children #2 & #4's immunization record indicates they do not have a HEP A vaccine, and Children #5 & #8's immunization record indicates they do not have a 2nd HEP A vaccine and no exemption letter is in children's file. Children #6 & #7 immunization record indicates the children do not have their 3rd HIB vaccine and no exemption letter is in children's file. The children are all over six months of age.

Corrected by Oct 19, 2023

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3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff Person #4 must complete the training by July 13, 2023.

Staff person #4 did not complete the 2022 one hour health and safety update training by December 30, 2022 as required.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2023

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3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Staff Person #1's FBI clearance is dated May 2017.

Corrected by Jul 7, 2023

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3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2023

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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.

Child #1 and Child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Corrected by Jun 26, 2023

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