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Crispus Attucks Early Learning Center
50 E BOUNDARY AVE, York PA 17401 · License #CER-00250407 · Child Care Center
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- 50 E BOUNDARY AVE, York PA 17401 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 251 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
Child 1 ran out of the explorer's classroom and was found in the staff lounge approximately one to two minutes later. The staff lounge is not child care space.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
Child 1 ran out of the explorer's classroom and was found in the staff lounge approximately one to two minutes later.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
It was verified through staff interviews that staff member 1 was terminated from employment when it was observed that the staff member physically and aggressively poked a child in their forehead with their pointer finger, pushing the child backwards three to four times while yelling "you don't hit me" following the child's attempt to hit the staff member.
Corrected by May 4, 2026
- 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.
It was observed that the young toddler/older toddler classroom was caring for 8 children. Staff member 1 named 4 of the children in their primary care group and staff member 2, could not name the other four children that they were responsible for in their primary care group.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- 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 # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 had an NSOR certificate dated 4.6.2020 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 4.29.2025. The staff person worked during this time period. Staff person #3 had an NSOR certificate dated 2.7.2020 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 7.21.2025. The staff person worked during this time period. Staff person #4 had an NSOR certificate dated 4.9.2020 and has not received an updated NSOR certificate.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #3 had mandated reporter training dated 1.31.2020 and received the updated mandated reporter training on 9.22.2025.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · 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).
During the time of inspection, at 7:44am room 117 had 21 children present with 2 teachers. The youngest child in the classroom was 4 years old.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 23 children in room 117 from 7:30am until 7:35am. Staff then removed 3 school age children. The capacity of room 117 is 21 children.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the time of inspection, the outlets in the main hallway under the television did not have protective receptacle covers. Classroom 203 upstairs did not have protective receptacle covers on the outlet by the fishtank and microwave. - corrected on site. Classroom 116 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip behind the television. Classroom 117 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip behind the computer. Classroom 118 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip behind the television.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
- 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.
During the time of inspection, classroom 111 had Clorox by the sink and step ladder and Clorox was in an unlocked low cabinet. - corrected on site. Upstairs in the main hallway, there were Lysol wipes on a table accessible to children. - Corrected on site.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During the time of inspection, the precious moments 2 classroom had a pothos plant on the windowsill accessible to children which is toxic to humans. - Corrected on site
Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the time of inspection, precious moments classroom 1 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. Classroom 112 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. In classroom 203, the bench near the back wall had wood that was rotting and warped. The upstairs indoor gross motor area had ceiling tiles with visible water damage, and the carpet was separating from the bench seat. The infant outdoor gross motor area had ripped protective covering over a metal edging. The air vent in the upstairs hallway was visibly damaged.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had peeling paint on the wall under classroom jobs. Classroom 112 had peeling paint on the wall near the bathroom next to the shelf. The upstairs indoor gross motor space had damaged plaster on the wall in multiple spots. Classroom 202 upstairs had peeling paint in the art/writing center and below classroom news.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
The men's and women's bathroom toilets upstairs that the children use had signs of not being cleaned daily. The toilet bowl included a visible ring of residue.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- 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.
During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classrooms cribs were not correctly labeled with children's names. - corrected on site
Corrected by Oct 3, 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.
During the time of inspection, the refrigerator in classroom 117 did not have a thermometer. - corrected on site. The refrigerator in classroom 118 did not have a thermometer. The refrigerator in classroom 202 did not have a thermometer. - Corrected on site
Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Child #5 agreement does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Child #5 agreement does not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
Child #1 and child #2 do not have approved documentation of a child service report on file. Children #5 and #6 do not have the services that are provided on their fee agreements.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
Child #5 and child #6 parents did not receive the original agreement. The original agreements are on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Child #4 emergency contact information does not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the time of inspection, there were no emergency contacts present for the school age children in classroom 117. The emergency contact forms in room 111 were not updated at the 6-month update. The emergency contacts in the backpack in room 203 were not updated at the 6-month update. The emergency contacts in the backpack in room 202 were not updated at the 6-month update. - Corrected on site.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- 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.
Child # 3 and child #5 did not have documentation of their emergency contacts updated in the past 6 months.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child #5 file does not include an updated health assessment. The previous health assessment on file is dated 9.24.24.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Child #5 file does not include updated immunizations on file. The previous immunizations on file were from a 2-month appointment.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #2.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.163(b) · Breakfast prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall have at least one item from three of the following four food groups: dairy, protein, fruit and vegetable, grain.
During the time of inspection, children in room 111 were not served all components for breakfast. A few children were served milk and cereal, and a few were served cereal with orange juice.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the time of inspection, bottles were not labeled in the precious moments 2 classroom.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
- Violation
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.
Child #1 does not have a signature on their fee agreement. Child #5 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
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.
Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include continuity of operations.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Facility person #9 does not have documentation of an updated mandated reporter training on file. Date of last training was 11.29.16.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- 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.
Facility person #3 did not have documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Facility persons #1 and #9 did not have documentation of annual emergency plan training.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- 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.
Facility person #1 has an expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file. Last date of training on file was 9.30.21.
Corrected by Nov 2, 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.
Facility persons #1, #2, #3, and #9 did not have documentation of annual fire safety training.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 will have until October 26, 2024 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by a GS or AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person 3- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Facility person #3 did not have documentation of the additional 1 hour health and safety training on file.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the time of inspection, classroom 203 upstairs did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- 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 #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility person #7 has documentation of an expired state police clearance on file. The state police clearance on file was dated 6.25.19.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b) · 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. An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3).
Facility person #3 has a diploma from the Dominican Republic that has not been evaluated for education equivalency.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- 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.
Facility persons #1, #4, #5, #6, and #8 did not have documentation of an evaluation in the last 12 months.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the time of inspection, the outlets in the main hallway did not have protective receptacle covers. Classroom 116 did not have protective receptacle covers on the power strip under desks. Classroom 118 did not have protective receptacle covers on their power strips. Classroom 203 upstairs did not have protective receptacle covers on their power strips. Classroom 202 upstairs did not have protective receptacle covers on their power strips and by the fish tank.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- 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.
During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had hand sanitizer on the shelf by the classroom door. Classroom 117 had hand sanitizer on the counter. Classroom 203 upstairs had hand sanitizer on the cubbies.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
During the time of inspection, the precious moments 1 classroom had a flamingo lily plant present which is toxic to humans. - Corrected on site
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classroom was missing tweezers in their first aid kit. Classroom 115 was missing gloves in their first aid kit. Classroom 202 upstairs was missing tape in their first aid kit.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the time of inspection, classroom 117 had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. Classroom 112 had visible damage on the wall from the gate. The upstairs indoor gross motor area had ceiling tiles with visible water damage. The infant outdoor gross motor area had ripped protective covering over a metal edging and protective covering missing from the side of the metal water fountain.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During the time of inspection, classroom 115 had peeling paint to the right of the chalkboard at the base. Classroom 116 had peeling paint to the left of the couch. Classroom 118 had peeling paint between the bathroom and art cart. The precious moments 2 classroom had peeling paint behind the sink, beside the soap dispenser, and behind the couch. Classroom 112 had peeling paint behind the light table and in the reading area. The upstairs indoor gross motor space had damaged plaster on the wall in multiple spots and peeling paint above blue line. Classroom 202 upstairs had peeling paint in the science center on the wall.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
During the time of inspection, classroom 112 did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(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.
During the time of inspection, classroom 117 had a torn nap mat with foam exposed.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- 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.
During the time of inspection, classroom 112 nap mats were not labeled with children's names.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- 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.
During the time of inspection, the refrigerator in classroom 118 was 48° F.
Corrected by Oct 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
Child #1 and child #5 had completed child service reports on file with no dates. Child #2, #3, #4, #7 did not have documentation of a child service report on file. Child #6 had a completed child service report on file dated 7.6.23.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
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.
During the time of inspection, the precious moments 1 classroom was missing 1 emergency contact for a child that was present in the classroom. Classroom 111 was missing 1 emergency contact for a child that was present in the classroom. There were 2 emergency contact forms present in the classroom that were not updated at the 6month update. Classroom 112 had 3 emergency contact forms present in the classroom that were not updated at the 6month update. Classroom 118 had a child from another center present without an emergency contact form - Corrected on site.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the time of inspection, classroom 115 did not have a medication log on file.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2024
- 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.
Facility person #9 does not have documentation of an updated heath assessment on file. Date of last health assessment was 6.15.18.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the time of inspection, precious moments 2 classroom had a bottle that was not labeled.
Corrected by Oct 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 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.
During the time of a complaint investigation on 7/8/24, it was observed that child 1 walked out of the classroom and into the bathroom without staff members knowing. Certification representative asked the staff members who walked out of the classroom and staff did not know.
Corrected by Jul 9, 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.
Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 12/7/23 - 1/11/24 1/11/24 - 2/13/24 2/13/24 - 3/20/24 5/19/24 - 6/13/24
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
It was observed in the library within the common area, a child-sized chair had a cracked and unstable leg.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
The agreement forms on file for children #7 and #9 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
The medication log for child #11 does not include the date of administration.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- 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.
It was observed in the preschool classroom, the rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specific child.
Corrected by Oct 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Facility persons #4 and #8 have not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Corrected by Nov 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons #2 and #3 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270(f)(1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 and #3 will have until 11/22/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff person #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children by a family childcare home staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2 and #3, staff persons #2 and #3 may not work in a family home position at the facility.
Staff #2 and #3 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 3270.31(f)(1-10)
Corrected by Nov 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #1, #3, #5, and #6 will have until 11/22/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1, #3, #5, and #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS or primary staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1, #3, #5, and #6, staff persons #1, #3, #5, and #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1, #3, #5, and #6 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
File for staff person #3 included a included a State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 2/1/23 and the previous was dated 1/19/18. The current Child Abuse Clearance is dated 2/10/23 and the previous was dated 1/24/18. The current FBI clearance is dated 2/27/23 and the previous was dated 1/23/18.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- 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.
Files for staff #2, #3, and #7 do not contain annual written evaluations.
Corrected by Oct 20, 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.
It was observed in the Pre-K 1 classroom, shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet that is accessible to children. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Oct 19, 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.
It was observed in the infant, one-year-old and two-year-old classrooms, spray bottles stored on top of the refrigerators contained a liquid used for cleaning which were not labeled with the contents.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
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.
It was observed in the two preschool classrooms, smart boards with hanging wires causing a potential tripping or strangulation hazard.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2023
- 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.
It was observed that the refrigerator in the Pre-K 2 classroom had an oven thermometer that was unable to provide an accurate temperature reading. (corrected on site)
Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(a) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group.
It was observed in the school-age classroom, the schedule of daily activities and routines was not posted.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement form on file for child #7 does not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · 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).
Files for children #1 - #10 do not include an approved form providing information to the family about the child's growth and development.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The agreement forms on file for children #2, #4, #5 and #9 do not include the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement forms on file for children #2 and #4 do not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
The agreement forms on file for child #7 does not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Emergency contact forms for children #1 and #4 do not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency contact forms for child #6 does not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Emergency contact forms for children #4 and #6 do not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- 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.
Emergency contact forms for child #1 does not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Nov 14, 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.
Emergency contact forms for children #1, #2, #3, and #5 have not been updated within a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Child health forms on file for children #1, #2, and #4 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- 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.
File for staff person #3 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 8/3/21. File for staff person #4 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 6/25/21. File for staff person #8 does not include a completed health assessment at least 24 months after the previous health assessment dated 6/2/21.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
It was observed in the Pre-K 1 and pre-K 2 classrooms, staff did not wash their hands before serving snack.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
- Violation
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.
Financial agreement forms for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #8 and #10 have not been updated at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2023
- 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)).
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 10/27/22-11/30/22, 12/8/22-1/27/23, 2/3/23-3/16/23-4/27/23, 6/6/23-7/18/23, and 8/9/23-9/19/23.
Corrected by Oct 19, 2023
- 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.
Staff fire safety training was not conducted annually. The file for staff persons #7, #8, and #9 did not include documentation of fire safety trainings. The file for staff persons #10 and #11 included documentation of fire safety training on 2.28.22 and did not have prior annual training documentation. The file for staff persons #12, #13, and #14 included documentation of fire safety training on 1.15.22 and did not have prior annual training documentation.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 320.31(f) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #6 will have until 1/11/2023 to complete that required training. Until such time as the require training has been completed, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #6 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, #3 and #6, staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #3 and #6 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire ( see LIS code sheet): Basic Health and Safety. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #1, #6, #7, #8, #12, and #14 cannot work in a childcare position until updated clearances are obtained. Staff persons #1 and #5 will have until 1/10/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required mandated reporter training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #5 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS (or higher) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1 and #5, staff persons #1 and #5 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 does not contain a child abuse clearance prior to working in a childcare position. The file for staff person #6 did not contain a NSOR clearance report and a DHS approved FBI clearance on file within 45 days of hire. The file for staff person #7 contained an FBI clearance dated 3.22.21 from the Department of Education and is not valid. The FBI clearance on file for staff person #7 is not an approved document. The file for Staff person #8 does not contain a FBI clearance within 45 days of hire. Staff person #9 had a timeframe between clearances obtained is greater than the 60 months. The current FBI clearance is dated 7.19.22 and the previous one is dated 12.30.15.The file for staff person # 12 contained a child abuse clearance dated 9.21.16 and state police clearance dated 8.22.16 and did not contain an update. These clearances are no longer valid. The file for staff person # 14 contained a child abuse clearance dated 2.16.17 and state police clearance dated 2.16.17. The file did not contain an update. These clearances are no longer valid. Staff person #1 and staff person # 5 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. There is no documentation of completion of this training in staff file.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- 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.
Staff evaluations were not completed on a regular basis at a minimum annually. Staff person # 7 had an evaluation dated 11/15/18. The file for staff person #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14 included documentation of a written evaluation on 12/1/22 with missing prior evaluations for 2021.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- 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.
It was observed in room 106 that there was no operating thermometer in refrigerator.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.118(c) · A veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization is required for a cat or dog at the facility. The certificate shall be on file when the cat or dog is present.
It was observed that the director's pet dog 'Dallas' did not have evidence of a rabies record on file at the time of inspection. (Corrected on site).
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include the enrolling parent's complete home address. The enrolling parent work address for child #5 was not complete.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- 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.
The emergency contact information on file for Child #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include the release persons' complete home address (city, state and zip code)
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- 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.
Staff person # 6 did not have an updated physical completed within 1 year of working in a childcare position. Staff person # 14 had a health assessment on file date last dated 11/8/19 and did not contain an update. Staff person #9 had a health assessment completed on 8/3/20 with an update on 9/27/22 which was more than 24 months. Staff person # 12 had a health assessment on file dated 11/9/20 with an update on 12/6/22 more than 24 months.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- 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 person # 3 only had 1 written nonfamily reference on file.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for child #5, child #6, and child # 8 did not include an initial health report after 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff persons #1 and #2 will have until 12/7/22 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS (or higher) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff persons #1 and #2, staff persons #1 and #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their hire. There is no documentation of completion of this training in staff files.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons #1 through #4 shall complete the professional development, Health and Safety Basics, and staff person #5 will complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved curriculum and trainer, by 12/7/22. Until such times as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 through #5 must be supervised when interacting with children, by an AGS (or higher) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff persons #1 through #5, staff persons #1 through #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff persons #1 through #4 have not completed the required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safey Basics. Staff person #1, #3 and #4 all completed this training prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16. Staff person #2 has no record of completing this training on file. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Jan 4, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(1) · A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Child #5 and #6 have no initial and subsequent health reports in the files.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #2 had a timeframe between clearances obtained that is greater than the 60 months permitted. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 8/10/20 and the previous one is dated 6/11/15. The current Mandated reporter training is dated 10/9/21 and the previous one is dated 8/28/15.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
It was observed that no emergency telephone numbers were posted in the indoor play area (rm 204) (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
It was observed that the first aid kits in Infant Room (104) and Room 202 were missing soap (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed that two year old children were playing on an outdoor playground which contained rubber mulch pieces that were less than 1 inch diameter (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- 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.
It was observed in the Precious Moments room (105) and in Room 115, that cots were not labeled for the use of each specific child (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
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.
It was observed in Room 104 (infant) that there was not 2 feet on three sides of one of the cribs while in use (corrected during inspection)
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Child #5's agreement did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child #1's agreement did not specify the date of child's admission.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(b) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
Child #1 and #6's files contained the original agreement.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Child #1 and #3's emergency contact forms did not include the parent's work phone number. Child #7's emergency contact form did not include the parent's home phone number.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child #7's emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. Child #5's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
It was observed that there was no emergency transportation plan posted in the Infant room (104) and Infant room (105) and in the indoor play area (204) (all corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Child #3 has no updated health report in the file.
Corrected by Nov 10, 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.
Child #5 and #6's files did not include up to date immunization records.
Corrected by Nov 10, 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 person #1's record did not include a current health assessment. The health assessment in staff file is dated 5/6/19. Staff person #2's health current and previous health assessments had a timeframe greater than the 24 months permitted. The current health assessment date for staff #2 is 10/4/21 and the previous one is dated 8/15/19.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
The fire drill logs included the number of staff persons participating in the drill, not the names of the facility persons.
Corrected by Nov 3, 2021
- 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.
Proof of purchase of the fire detection system is not on file at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The parents of each child were not provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically (corrected during inspection).
Corrected by Nov 10, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 4, 2026 inspection noted: “Child 1 ran out of the explorer's classroom and was found in the staff lounge approximately one to two minutes later. The staff lounge is not child care space.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 4, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that the young toddler/older toddler classroom was caring for 8 children. Staff member 1 named 4 of the children in their primary care group a…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Oct 3, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 had an NSOR certificate dated 4.6.2020 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 4.29.2025. The staff person worked during this time period.…” — what has changed since then?
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