Big Leaps Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #2's previous health assessment is dated 2/21/24 & an update was not obtained until 5/5/26. Staff #3's previous health assessment is dated for 1/25/24 & an update was not obtained until 2/18/26. Staff #4's previous health assessment is dated for 8/10/23 & an update was not obtained until 12/4/25. These dates indicate that an updated health assessment was not completed within the 24-month requirement.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4's previous pediatric first-aid CPR training is dated for 11/1/23. An updated training was not completed until 3/12/26. This date indicates that staff #4 did not renew their Pediatric first-aid CPR training on or before the expiration date of the most current certification.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1's previous state police clearance is dated for 7/30/20 and an update was not obtained until 8/5/2925. Staff #1's previous child abuse clearance is dated for 8/4/2020 & an update was not obtained until 8/13/25. Staff #1's previous FBI clearance is dated for 8/5/20 & an update was not obtained until 8/7/25. Staff #1's previous NSOR clearance is dated for 8/11/20 & an update was not obtained until 9/25/25. Staff $4's previous mandated reporter training is dated for 11/12/20 & an updated training was not completed until 11/20/25. These dates indicate that clearances and mandated reporter training were not updated within the 60-month requirement.

Correction Required: 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. TIERED LIS: 1. 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. This portion shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity/director & whoever that handles staff files must attend existing provider orientation at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During allocated unannounced visit, staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 has not completed health and safety pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 lived in the state of North Carolina within the past five years and did not have out of state clearances on file. It was also observed that Staff #2 lived in the state of New York within the past five years and also did not have out of state clearances on file.

Correction Required: 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 #1 & #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until clearances are obtained.

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, & #3 did not have the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number listed on the emergency contact sheet.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: The following dates indicate that a fire drill was not conducted within the 60-day requirement: 3/7/24 to 5/8/24.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 1/8/24, 2/7/24, 3/8/24, 4/7/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24, 7/6/24.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the ladder to the play castle on the playground was cracked posing a pinching hazard.

Correction Required: 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.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the child service reports on file for the enrolled children were not an approved assessment tool.

Correction Required: 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).

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the emergency contact information in the classrooms did not include the address of the child's physician, the address of the emergency release persons, or the health insurance and policy number for the children.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the immunization record was reviewed for Child #1. The record did not include administration of the flu vaccine or a letter of exemption.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 8/8/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the mandated reporter training was reviewed for all staff. The mandated reporter training on file for Staff Person #1 was not conducted by an approved course.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff Person #1 will have until 8/23/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, discarded tissues were observed in unlidded trash cans in the preschool room, the pre-k room, and the main room.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Regulation: 3270.82(j)

Description: Running water - diapering

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 8/8/23. During the inspection, the sink in the young toddler room used for handwashing at the diaper table was not draining properly and was filled with dirty water.

Correction Required: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.