Catherine Hershey School For Early Learning Middle
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Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for child #1 does not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent added the missing work address and telephone number to the Emergency Contact Form and signed and dated the corrected form. The completed form was reviewed and verified by center leadership to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. |
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| 2026-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 8/26/2026 there is a hole in the ground on the preschool playground where the grass, concrete and poured play surface meet that poses a hazard. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection a large orange construction cone was placed over the hole in the ground to prevent children from stepping in or tripping over the area until it can be repaired. |
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| 2026-05-14 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Facility staff self-reported on 5/5/2026 at approximately 8:03am child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) was escorted from the facility's van to the Violet's classroom by staff person #1. Staff person #1 opened the classroom door and dropped child #1 off without ensuring the transfer of supervision to another staff member. Unbeknownst to staff person #1, staff person #2 and the rest of the violet classmates were outside on the playground, which resulted in child #1 being left unsupervised in the Violet classroom until staff person #2 noticed child #1 standing by the playground door, waving at them. Staff person #2 immediately retrieved child #1 at approximately 8:05am and reported the incident to administrative staff. Correction Required: 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff who are involved in transporting children to/from the mode of transportation to/from classroom 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. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children during to/from the mode of transportation to/from classroom staff 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. The correction date for this portion of the plan shall be a minimum 3 months from the date the Regional Office approves the checklist. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.5/5/2026 Immediate Correction: Children will be supervised at all times while in the care of center staff, including to/from transportation. The use of Primary Care Cards during transportation transitions was implemented immediately on 5/6/2026. (IMPLEMENTED 5/14/2026) 2. Staff Retraining: All staff will receive e a minimum of two hours of training in supervision. The training will be scheduled upon approval of the content by the Regional Office.The staff involved have received targeted retraining on center-specific expectations and procedures pertaining to active supervision, Primary Care Group oversight, and the proper use of Primary Care Cards on 5/13/26. All other staff supporting the transition of children to/from transportation have also received targeted retraining on center-specific expectations and procedures regarding active supervision, Primary Care Group oversight, and the proper use of Primary Care Cards on 5/6/2026, followed by a policy review on 6/8/26. CHS began weekly monitoring on 5/18/2026. In addition, all transportation support staff will participate in in-person training provided by an approved STARS Health & Wellness Specialist on 6/11/2026. Additional review of center expectations will occur following the in-person training provided by the STARs Specialist and reinforced with relevant staff. (IMPLEMENTED 6/11/2026) 3. 8/7/2026 Ongoing Compliance: The legal entity will begin using a checklist to count children as soon as the form has been approved by the Regional Office. The center will confirm that the expectations and procedures as retrained are maintained. Compliance will be verified through daily, unannounced monitoring. This daily audit will be documented using the DHS-approved transportation tracking sheet, which will be sent to DHS weekly until 8/7/2026, at which time transportation will discontinue. ¿The Catherine Hershey School, Middletown will be discontinuing transportation effective in the new school year, written documentation of the intent to discontinue transportation effective 8/7/2026 has been provided to the Regional Office. (IMPLEMENTED 8/7/2026) |
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| 2025-12-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation showed a fire detection system test on 10/21/25 and a fire drill/fire detection system test on 11/26/25, exceeding the requirement that the fire system be tested every 30 days. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The next system test is scheduled for January 13, 2026. Upon completion, all required documentation will be submitted to the Certification Representative. The violation occurred during the 30-day period between October and November; however, the center returned to full compliance and resumed the appropriate testing cadence in December. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Self-Reported Non Compliance | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: During a transition between the playground and the classroom, it was reported and confirmed that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 30 seconds. Correction Required: 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. Staff will use primary care cards to confirm presence of all children during each transition from one environment to another. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children will be supervised at all times. The staff members identified as out of compliance with supervision and Primary Care group oversight, have completed the approved PA Keys trainings, "Supervision: Moving Children" and "Playground Supervision" on October 27,2025. They have also received targeted retraining on center-specific supervision procedures. Staff will use primary care cards during every transition. Daily supervision audits will be conducted to monitor compliance with primary care card use and additional coaching will be offered until full compliance is met and maintained. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(1) - Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(1) Description: Initial health report for infant dated no more than 3 months Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment for child #1 (infant) was dated 5/30/25, which exceeds that requirement that initial heath assessments for infants be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance. See LIS for date of first day of attendance. Correction Required: The initial health report for an infant must be dated no more than 3 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) No further action is required. Child will have updated health reports in line with DHS regulations |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 has a disclosure statement dated 10/3/25, which is after the facility members first day of employment. See LIS for first day of employment. 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A disclosure statement was signed on 10/3/25. No further plan of correction is required. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: A bottle of cleaning spray was observed to be unlabeled in the Dragonfly classroom. Corrected on site by adding a label to the bottle. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A label was added to the cleaning bottle on 11/3/25. No further plan of correction is required. |
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| 2025-11-03 | Renewal | 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(d) Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Noncompliance Area: A trash can was observed to be missing a lid in the bathroom shared by the Grasshopper and Daffodil classrooms. Corrected on site by placing a lid on the can. Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A trash can lid was placed on the trashcan on 11/3/25. No further plan of correction is required. |
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| 2025-07-29 | Initial review | Initial review | Compliant - Finalized |
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