Little Bulldogs Academy

3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

On 1/7/2026 child #1 (see LIS coded sheet) sustained an injury to their mouth area. An injury report was not given to the parent on the day of the incident.

Corrected by Jan 8, 2026

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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.

It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the upstairs bathroom by the Pre-K room, a hand washing sign is not posted at each toilet and sink. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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

It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the Young Toddler room a written plan of daily activities is not posted in the group space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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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 on 8/20/2025 in the 2's classroom, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the child care space. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

It was observed on 8/20/2025 in the 2's classroom, soiled diapers are not being discarded in a hands-free covered can. Staff indicated that they use their hand to open a cabinet door on the changing table to discard a soiled diaper. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) includes the results of a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method dated 2/23/2022, which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and therefore is not valid.

Corrected by Aug 20, 2025

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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 on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:30 am four (4) staff members were present in one classroom with a total of fourteen (14) children (4 infants, 5 toddlers, and 5 preschoolers). Staff members #1, #2, #3, and #4 were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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

It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:35am a total of four (4) infants were seated in a car seat, bouncer, or a low chair with a tray and sitting in front of a television screen with a movie playing. Ten other children of a mixed age group (5 toddler and 5 preschoolers) were also in the room. The car seat was not being utilized for the intended purpose of protecting a child from injury or death while being transported in a vehicle.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

It was observed on 6/11/2025 at approximately 7:35am a total of four (4) infants were seated in a car seat, bouncer, or a low chair with a tray and sitting in front of a television screen with a movie playing. Ten other children of a mixed age group (5 toddler and 5 preschoolers) were also in the room watching the movie. This does not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. The children were not provided a choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.

Corrected by Jun 12, 2025

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3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff responsible for the supervision of children to participate in a minimum of 2 hours of in person training provided by ELRC staff regarding appropriate discipline practices for children with challenging behaviors.

During an interview on 3/7/2025 Staff person #1 admitted to placing child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) in a toddler sized chair with a snap on tray to keep child #1 from kicking and hurting other children and staff members. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was in the chair for several minutes until the child's parent arrived to pick up the child from the facility. The incident occurred on 2/26/2025. Staff person #1 also admitted to previously holding child #1 on their lap and placing their leg around the child in an attempt to get child #1 to calm down. Staff person #1 stated that while child #1 was being held on their lap, child #1 would "thrash around and try to head butt" staff person #1.

Corrected by Apr 5, 2025

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3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.

It was observed on 8/23/2024 there is an eye hook latch on the door in between the infant and toddler rooms which prohibits the door from being opened from the toddler room side, thus obstructing a means of egress that serves as an exit.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3270.113(a) · 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.

During staff interviews conducted on 8/23/2024, Staff Person #3 stated that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 have been observed to be on their personal cell phones and not supervising the children in their group.

Corrected by Aug 21, 2024

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3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.

During staff interviews conducted on 8/23/2024, Staff Person #3 and #4 stated that a parent reached out to Staff Person #4 via text message on 7/30/2024 regarding bruises on their child's arm. Staff Person #3 and #4 stated that Child #1 was under the supervision of Staff Person #1 and #2 when the bruises occurred, and Staff Person #1 and #2 failed to provide an accident report to the parent on the day of the incident.

Corrected by Jul 30, 2024

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.

The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation the FBI clearance was submitted on 1/8/2024; however, the results are dated 8/15/2024, and the NSOR verification was submitted on 1/9/2024; however, the results are dated 8/21/2024. For both the FBI and NSOR verification, the results were received after the 45-day provisional hire period.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. 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 on 8/23/2024 in the 3's classroom bathroom a Magic Eraser was accessible to children and was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 8/23/2024 in the 4's classroom bathroom a Magic Eraser was accessible to children and was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. A spray bottle containing bleach solution was also accessible to children. (ALL CORRECTED ON -SITE)

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

It was observed on 8/23/2024 on the preschool playground a metal section of the Dino climber is rusty with pieces flaking off and two (2) steps on the climbing wall are broken. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

It was observed on 8/23/2024, the back of the shed that is accessible to children on the preschool playground has several areas of peeling paint. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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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.

It was observed on 8/23/2024 in the preschool classroom an inhaler was being stored in the teacher's desk that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON-SITE)

Corrected by Aug 23, 2024

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The record for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains one (1) written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include two (2) written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Sep 3, 2024

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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.

The director has not completed a written evaluation of Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

It was observed on 8/23/2023 in the 4 year old classroom several Bingo daubers labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children were on a shelf that was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 8/23/2023 in the 4 year old classroom a bottle of White Out was on an open shelf of the teacher's desk that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 23, 2023

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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.

The facility did not require the parent of Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) 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 a preschool aged child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The last vaccination for influenza is dated 11/18/2021.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

It was observed on 8/23/2023 in the Infant classroom several bottles were not labeled with the child's name. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 23, 2023

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

The record for Facility Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. The record for Facility Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) only includes one written, nonfamily reference from an individual attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Aug 24, 2023

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected by Aug 23, 2023

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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Upon review of the facility's fire drill log on 4/6/2023 it was observed the Director of designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)) has exceeded the requirement that the facility's smoke detectors are manually tested at least every 30 days on several occasions: 9/6/22 - 10/11/22 (35 days), 11/2/22 - 12/9/22 (37 days), 12/9/22 - 1/12/23 (34 days), and 1/12/23 - 2/24/23 (43 days).

Corrected by Apr 19, 2023

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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.

The operator did not assure that Staff Person #1 has received training regrading the emergency plan on an annual basis as evidenced by the last documented date of 7/7/2021 as receiving such training. The operator did not assure that Staff Person #4 has received training regrading the emergency plan on an annual basis as evidenced by the last documented date of 7/1/2021 as receiving such training.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2022

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3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility effective close of business 8/26/2022. 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.

The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer Child Abuse Clearance, which is not acceptable for the purpose of employment as per the CPSL.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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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 on 8/26/2022 the Pack 'N Plays in the Nursery were not labeled for the use of a specific child. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

The agreement for Child # 1 does not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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

Emergency contact information for Child #2 does not include the work address of the enrolling parent.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a homeschool diploma that is signed by the student's parents and not signed by the student's twelfth grade evaluator in confirmation of the student's suitability for graduation.

Corrected by Aug 26, 2022

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3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

The operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2022

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

Facility person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor (hire date 8/5/2021) only has 1602 hours of past child care experience on file and not the required 2500 hours (2 years) experience with children.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

It was observed on 10/22/2021 the black tubing around the mulched area under the rock climbing wall/cave on the Preschool Playground had a broken section with rough edges. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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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.

Facility person #2 (hire date 8/16/2021) has a health assessment with TB test results dated 12/4/2019 on file which is more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and is therefore, no longer valid. Facility person #3 (hire date 10/25/2021) has TB test results dated 12/11/2020 but does not have a health assessment on file.

Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

It was observed on 10/25/2021 none of the bottles in the Infant room were labeled with any of the infant's names.(CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.

It was observed on 10/22/2021 written notification of safe routes was not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Oct 25, 2021

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Facility person #3 (hire date 10/25/2021) only contains 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Corrected by Oct 27, 2021

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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 on 7/12/2021 the first-aid kit in the 4 yr old room did not contain disposable, nonporous gloves. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 12, 2021

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3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

It was observed on 7/12/2021 the chain link fence in the Toddler Playground area had a sharp piece protruding in towards the play space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) It was observed on 7/12/2021 a wooden cover was loose on a wood structure anchored to the ground. When the cover was lifted it exposed a hole approximately 4 inches wide with a metal drainage pipe inside, which posed a hazard to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 12, 2021

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3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Facility person #1's record does not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Corrected by Jul 12, 2021

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