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Inspire Early Education

2498 W Philadelphia St, York PA 17404 · License #CER-00255855 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 83 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr3-Star programLast inspected Apr 16, 2026
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Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 83 children
56
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
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Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
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10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

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Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
5.6
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Apr 16, 2026 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.67(a) · Trash shall be removed from the facility at least once per day.

    It was observed that the trash can on playground #2 was not emptied daily.

    Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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  • 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.

    In the 2's classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, toys, the inside of the plastic bins, rainbow mat, changing table, rugs, the mat in the calm down cube, and the walls and baseboards. In the pre-k classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: vents and carpets. In the pre-k bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, doors, stool, and potty seat. The toilet seats on both toilets had excessive discoloration. In the YT classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, toys, babydolls, the plexiglass and carpet on the climbing structure, the inside of the plastic bins, the sink in the play kitchen had a crack and was missing a corner, rainbow mat, changing table, rugs, and the walls and baseboards. In the PS-2 classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: cubbies, shelves, cradle, toys, the inside of the plastic bins, rugs, the mat in the calm down cube, and the walls and baseboards. In the PS-2 bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, walls, doors, and stool. In the PS-1 classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: shelves, windowsills, the inside of the plastic bins, play kitchen, and doors and walls. In the PS-1 bathroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the baseboards, walls, and doors. In the infant classroom, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the shelves, toy baskets, toys, under the changing pad, and the mat in the book area. In the kitchen, the following areas had an excessive buildup of dirt: the outside of the cabinets, including the knobs. On playground #1, a plastic ladybug on the tree house was broken, causing sharp edges. On playground #2, it was observed that there was an excessive buildup of dirt on the plastic play structures; there was a blue bin with standing water; and the ramp up to the shed had splintered wood.

    Corrected by Apr 20, 2026

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  • 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 that in the 2's classroom an air freshener was in an unlocked cabinet and in reach of children.

    Corrected by Apr 16, 2026

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Feb 20, 2026 — Unannounced Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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 in the older toddler classroom the children had access to rocks that had a diameter of less than one inch.

    Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

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  • 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 staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were unable to name all children in their care groups.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2026

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  • 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.

    The fire detection system log showed that the fire system was not tested at least every 30 days. 7/1/25-8/1/25 (31 days) 8/1/25-9/1/25 (31 days) 10/1/25-11/1/25 (31 days) 12/1/25-1/2/26 (32 days) 1/2/26-2/2/26 (31 days)

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2026

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Jun 4, 2025 — Renewal
13 violations cited · view state record
13 violations
  • Violation

    3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.

    There was no Medication Log at the facility for medication that had been administered to Child #2. When medication is administered at the facility, a Medication Log must be established and maintained. The Log must include all items in 3270.133 (7)(i) through .133 (7)(viii).

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain documentation of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training. Documentation on file only showed that 2 hours of annual training was completed.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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  • 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. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised when interacting with children at a minimum by an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff persons available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

    Staff Person #1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file expiring 5/11/25. Documentation of updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR is not on file.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    An outlet to the left of the sink in the Older Toddler Room was uncovered (corrected on-site).

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

    There were no Handwashing Signs posted at the toilets and sink in the Young Toddler Room.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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  • 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.

    Equipment on the Preschool Playground was found to be dirty or in poor repair as follows: The wooden sensory bin lid was peeling. An empty cup and straw were on top of the lid. The yellow sensory bin was full of dirty water and did not have a lid. The trash can the following items on top; an empty, wet tissue box, wet napkins, and a pack of cookies. The trash can was full of trash and flies were all around it. A nap cot used by Child #3 in the PreK/SA Room, had broken, peeling plastic on the corner of it.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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  • 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.

    Rest cots in the PreK/SA Room, were not labeled correctly for the use of a specific child and only used by the specific child. Some of the cots had names while some had faded numbers, with some cots having 2 numbers, and there was no cot chart showing which cot was assigned to each child.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · 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. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

    The Daily Routine/Schedule was not posted in the PreK/SA Room (corrected on-site).

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    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 (dated 1/8/25) for Child #1, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. That question was not checked/answered by the health care practitioner.

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

    Medication for Child #2, was not in the original prescription container with a label that identifies the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.133(2) · A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

    Staff Person #3 reportedly administered medication for Child #2 on 6/5/25 without written instructions from the medical practitioner who prescribed the medicine. There was no medication log filled out by the parent, or by staff who had administered the medication.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.

    Medication for Child #2 was observed in a small bag inside of the child's backpack, which was hanging in the child's cubby in the classroom where it was accessible to children.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.

    There was no medication log filled out by the parent, giving consent to administer medication to Child #2.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025 — NS- Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #1 and #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all current clearances are on file.

    The files for Staff Persons #1 and #2, did not contain current clearances as follows: Staff Person #1 did not have a current NSOR clearance (dated 1/30/20) or State Police clearance (dated 2/21/20) and was observed working alone with children. Staff Person #2 did not have a current NSOR clearance (dated 1/30/20) and was observed working with children.

    Corrected by Apr 23, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025 — NS- Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
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Dec 10, 2024 — Complaints- Legal Location
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • 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.

    On 12/2/2024 child #1 was left alone on the outdoor play space, unsupervised for a period of approximately 6 - 8 minutes. At the time of the supervision lapse, staff #1 had 6 older toddlers in her care group and staff #2 had 5 younger and older toddlers in her care group, which included child #1. When lining up to come inside, both staff counted the total number of children. Staff did not recount or check for all children when they arrived back in the classroom. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not know child #1 was missing until they were returned to the group by the child's parent.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

    On 12/2/2024 child #1 was left alone on the outdoor play space, unsupervised for a period of approximately 6 - 8 minutes. At the time of the supervision lapse, staff #1 had 6 older toddlers in her care group and staff #2 had 5 younger and older toddlers in her care group, which included child #1. When lining up to come inside, both staff counted the total number of children. Staff did not recount or check for all children when they arrived back in the classroom. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not know child #1 was missing until they were returned to the group by the child's parent.

    Corrected by Mar 16, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of completed training must be submitted to DHS and be kept on file at the facility.

    On 12/2/2024 child #1 was left alone on the outdoor play space, unsupervised for a period of approximately 6 - 8 minutes. At the time of the supervision lapse, staff #1 had 6 older toddlers in her care group and staff #2 had 5 younger and older toddlers in her care group, which included child #1. When lining up to come inside, both staff counted the total number of children. Staff did not recount or check for all children when they arrived back in the classroom. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not know child #1 was missing until they were returned to the group by the child's parent.

    Corrected by Feb 6, 2025

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Nov 27, 2024 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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.

    Sunscreen and diaper creams were accessible to children in a cabinet under the changing table in the Infant Room (corrected on-site). Hand sanitizer was accessible on a low shelf in the Prekdg room (corrected on-site) as well as on play equipment on the Toddler Playground (corrected on-site).

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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  • 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.

    There was no thermometer inside the refrigerator in the Infant Room (corrected on-site).

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.

    The file for Child #1 did not include an updated health report within 6 months prior to the last one dated 11/17/23. The one submitted after that last one was dated 10/24/24.

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2024

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  • 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 Person #1 did not wash two of the children's hands prior to eating lunch in the Infant Room.

    Corrected by Dec 11, 2024

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  • Violation

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

    Staff Person #1 did not wash her hands before serving lunch in the Infant Room.

    Corrected by Dec 13, 2024

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Jan 2, 2024 — Unannounced Monitoring
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff 3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR results have been submitted.

    Continued non-compliance from 11/14/23: The file for Staff 3 (who was observed working on 1/2/24), did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within the 45-day provisional hire period.

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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  • 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.

    The PreKDG room had a school age child visiting with the preschool aged children and Staff 5 had 11 children in her care group consisting of 10 preschool aged children and 1 school age child. The other staff person, Staff 8, had 6 preschool aged children in her care group (corrected on-site). The Older Toddler room had a total of 12 children which included 9 older toddlers and 3 younger toddlers. Staff 3 had 6 children in her care group that included 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff 6 had 6 children in her care group that included 4 older toddlers and 2 young toddlers.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

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  • 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). The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must arrange for the Director to register for and attend and complete Existing Provider Orientation with the Central Region Office of Child Development and Early Learning.

    The PreKDG room had a school age child visiting with the preschool aged children and Staff 5 had 11 children in her care group consisting of 10 preschool aged children and 1 school age child. The other staff person, Staff 8, had 6 preschool aged children in her care group (corrected on-site). The Older Toddler room had a total of 12 children which included 9 older toddlers and 3 younger toddlers. Staff 3 had 6 children in her care group that included 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler. Staff 6 had 6 children in her care group that included 4 older toddlers and 2 young toddlers.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

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  • 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.

    Continued non-compliance from 11/14/23: A crib was observed being used for a newly enrolled infant (Child 1) in the Infant Room, that was not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site).

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.

    The Emergency Contact Form in the classroom for Child 4 did not include Emergency Contact Persons.

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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  • 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 in the classrooms for the following children were missing info about the child's physician as follows: Child 3: No name of physician listed Child 6: No name, address and phone number of physician listed Child 7: No phone number and address of physician listed

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

    Emergency Contact Forms for Child 3, Child 4, Child 5 and Child 6 did not include information about any special needs, allergies or medical/dietary needs of the child.

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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  • 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.

    The Emergency Contact Form for Child 6 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

    Continued non-compliance from 11/14/23: There were no Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms for newly enrolled children; Child 1 and Child 2 (Child 1: corrected on-site). The Emergency Contact Form for Child 5, that was updated on 10/6/23 on the office copy, was not copied and given to the child's classroom.

    Corrected by Jan 5, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

    Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms for Child 3 and Child 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The Emergency Contact form in the classroom for Child 7, did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

    Corrected by Jan 4, 2024

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  • 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.

    The file for Staff 7 did not include two written, nonfamily references. There was only one written reference in the file (corrected on-site).

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

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Nov 14, 2023 — Complaints- Legal Location
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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.

    The floors through the facility were found to be sticky and dirty. The kitchen was not adequately cleaned and the counter and sink area were cluttered with materials.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2023

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  • 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.

    The tables and shelving units in the classrooms throughout the facility were found to be dirty.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

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Nov 14, 2023 — Renewal
15 violations cited · view state record
15 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the NSOR results have been submitted.

    The file for Staff 2 did not include the results of the NSOR clearance within the 45-day provisional hire period.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) · 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 assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

    Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 years of childcare experience to accompany her HS Diploma, as required for an Assistant Group Supervisor.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.67(d)/3270.82(i) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

    The bathroom in the Young Toddler Room contained a lined trash can with no lid and a lidded trash can with no liner. The bathroom in the Young Preschool Room also contained a lined trash can with no lid and a lidded trash can with no liner.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • 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.

    The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Room did not include tape. The first aid kit in the Young Preschool Room did not include scissors.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).

    The first aid kit in the Go Bag of the Young Toddler Room did not include a bottle of water.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • 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.

    Floors and rugs throughout the facility were found to be dirty throughout the facility as follows: The floor in the kitchen and Older Toddler Room were dirty. Area rugs in the Older Toddler, Young Toddler, Older Preschool and Young Preschool classrooms were dirty.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    The sinks, toilets and mirrors in the Young Toddler and Older Preschool bathrooms were found to be dirty.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • 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.

    The climber in the Young Toddler Room was dirty and the climber carpet was stained. The dramatic play equipment was dirty in the Older Toddler Room.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • 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.

    There were two cribs being used in the Infant Room for newly enrolled infants, that were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

    The Emergency Contact Forms that were present in the childcare classrooms, were not copies of the most current ones that had been updated in the past 6 months.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

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  • 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.

    The file for Child 1 did not include an updated health report within 12 months from the previous one, dated 1/20/22.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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  • 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.

    A child in the Older Toddler Room was observed not washing hands after using the toilet. Staff 3 was observed using gloves, but not washing her hands between diaper changes in the Older Toddler Room. Staff 4 did not wash infant hands after diapering. She said that she uses wipes on their hands but does not wash their hands with soap and water after diapering.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2023

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  • 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.

    The file for Staff 1 did not include two written, non-family references.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • 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.

    The fire drill log did not include documentation showing that the fire system was tested every 30 days.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · 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 facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.

    The file for Child 2 did not include an initial health report within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance and the child is still enrolled at the facility. The immunization list provided for the child, did not include a current influenza vaccine. The last one documented was from 10/2020.

    Corrected by Dec 18, 2023

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Jan 3, 2023 — Initial review
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • 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.

    The files for Staff Persons #1 and #3 did not include documentation of completion of the required 2022 1-hour Health and Safety training within the prescribed timeframe (by Dec. 30, 2022).

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

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  • 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.

    The file for Staff Person #2 did not include documentation of annual fire safety training within the past year.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

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  • Violation

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

    Staff Person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of hire (see LIS Code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

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  • 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.

    The file for Staff Person #5 contained only 1 of the 2 required written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

    Corrected by Jan 26, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 16, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that the trash can on playground #2 was not emptied daily.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Feb 20, 2026 inspection noted: “It was observed that in the older toddler classroom the children had access to rocks that had a diameter of less than one inch.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 4, 2025 inspection noted: “There was no Medication Log at the facility for medication that had been administered to Child #2. When medication is administered at the facility, a Medication…” — what has changed since then?

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