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Life Child Care Learning Center
436 W 4th St, Williamsport PA 17701 · License #CER-00251781 · Child Care Center
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- (570) 567-7588
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- Address
- 436 W 4th St, Williamsport PA 17701 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 96 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
Record for Staff #4 contained no evidence of emergency plan training.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Record for Staff #2 was observed to have current Health and Safety training, but Part 2 was dated nearly 7 months past time of hire. Corrected at time of inspection. Record for Staff #5 was observed to have current Health and Safety training, but both parts were dated nearly 11 months past time of hire. Corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- 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 #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Record for Staff #1 contained a current NSOR clearance, but it had been obtained after the required 60-month interval. Corrected at time of inspection. Record for Staff #4 did not contain a disclosure statement. Record for Staff #5 contained clearances with criminal records that had not been evaluated for eligibility for employment, and the Child Abuse clearance was volunteer.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The changing table in the toddler room was observed to be unusable with a damaged resting surface. Children were being changed on the floor.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- 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.
Record for Staff #3 contained a current health assessment and TB test, but it had not been obtained until six weeks after time of hire. Corrected at time of inspection. Record for Staff #6 contained a current health assessment and TB test, but it had not been obtained until three months after time of hire. Corrected at time of inspection. Record for Staff #4 contained no record of health assessment and TB test.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Record for Staff #2 and #5 contained a current Pediatric 1st Aid / CPR certification, but it was not obtained within 90 days of hire. Corrected at time of inspection.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
Fire drill log was observed to record fire alarm testing within every 60 days at the same time as the fire drills instead of the required 30-day interval.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.14 · 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.
Bus #21 Plate# OB91743 was observed to have no inspection sticker from PA as required by local laws.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- 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.
Record for Staff #3, #6, #7, #8 contained current training dated 10/12/2024, but prior training had expired 08/25/2024. Staff #9 had current CPR training dated 10/12/2024, but DOH was 02/14/2024.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2024
- 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.
Records for Staff #s 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 did not contain evidence of current fire safety training.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- 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 Persons #1, 2 & 9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Records for Staff #s #1, #2, and #9 were lacking required clearances. (#1 - No NSOR, #2 - Expired NSOR, dated 11/06/2019), #9 - No FBI result on File, DOH: 02/14/2024). Staff #8 Mandated Reporter Training was expired, last dated 02/24/2019.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
The toddler and preschool rooms were observed to have refrigerators that did not contain thermometers.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Fee Agreements for Children #1 and #2 did not reflect drop off and pick up times.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Fee Agreement for Children #1 and #2 did not reflect pick up persons.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Fee agreement for Child #1 did not reflect a date of admission.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
Record for Staff #4 (DOH: 10/08/2024) contained no health assessment or TB test. Record for Staff #8 contained no current health assessment, the last dated 12/30/2021.) Record for Staff #9 contained a TB test dated 02/09/2024, but no health assessment.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
Record for Staff #4 and #9 contained no evidence of proof of education.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Records for Staff #6 and #8 did not contain evidence of 12 hours of annual training.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
Staff person #1 is 17 years of age and not enrolled in an approved curriculum related to child care.
Corrected by Nov 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
Observed toxics to be accessible to children in the toddler room, under the diaper changing station, and in the preschool bathroom.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The radiators in the large motor room exceeded 100 degrees. The 3rd radiator from the right was leaking a small amount of hot water.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Staff #2 and #3 in the toddler room were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Staff #2 and #3 did not wash toddlers hands prior to serving lunch.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
1. Observed a sippy cup containing something other that water to be stored in a child's cubbie outside the toddler room. 2. Observed lunches requiring refrigeration not to be refrigerated in the preschool room.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed chipping paint to be present on the door in the far corner of the SACC room.
Corrected by Dec 31, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Children's records were reviewed, child #1 did not have of immunizations on file.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
Children's records were reviewed, child #2 did not have an influenza immunization and did not have a written statement signed and dated from the parent stating why the shot was immunization was not given to the child.
Corrected by Dec 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.
Staff files were reviewed, staff person #1 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
Review of the fire drill log revealed fire drill were not held every 60 days.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Record for Staff #4 contained no evidence of emergency plan training.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 13, 2024 inspection noted: “Bus #21 Plate# OB91743 was observed to have no inspection sticker from PA as required by local laws.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 14, 2023 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 is 17 years of age and not enrolled in an approved curriculum related to child care.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error