GREAT START ACADEMY 2
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Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
- Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.106(a)/3270.119 - Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a)/3270.119 Description: Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 9/18/25, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a small rocking seat that was placed on the floor. Correction Required: 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. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was removed from the rocking seat and placed in the crib during the inspection. |
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| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.61(g) - Preschool - no napping/play are | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.61(g) Description: Preschool - no napping/play are Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 9/18/25, an infant was observed sleeping in the same group space where pre-school aged children were working on small muscle activities. Correction Required: Preschool and school-age children may not be involved in small or large muscle activity in the same group space in which children are sleeping or resting. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant was moved to a crib further away from where the children were working. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, plastic bags (diaper bags/grocery bags) were observed in cubbies in the middle room and were accessible to children under 3 years of age. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diapers and extra clothing will be taken out of the plastic bags and stored in the cubbies, so plastic bags are not accessible to children under 3 years of age. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.112/3270.113(e) - Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.112/3270.113(e) Description: Infant/Toddler Stimulation/Restraints prohibited Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, three children (infants/young toddlers) were observed to be in highchairs for at least 50 minutes and were not eating, while other children in the classroom were at the table working/playing. Correction Required: Infants and toddlers shall be provided stimulation by being held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After bringing this to the staff's attention, the infants/toddlers were taken out of the highchairs and placed on the floor to play. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, children's packed lunches brought from home containing items such as pepperoni and cheese were observed on top of the cubbies in the middle room and were not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children's lunches brought from home will be refrigerated if they contain any perishable items. Staff will be reminded to check lunches brought from home upon the child's arrival, and refrigerate any perishable items. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, the emergency information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care, or for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent will be notified to provide a signature on the emergency form to provide consent for emergency medical care and for minor first aid procedures. |
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| 2025-08-20 | 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: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, the file for facility staff person #1 did not contain a PA criminal history clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 #--- 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.) Facility staff #1 is past the provisional hire period and will not work in a childcare position at the facility until a complete PA criminal clearance is on file. Facility staff #1 has applied for the PA criminal clearance and is awaiting the results. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, hand sanitizer was observed on a shelf in the Pre-School/Pre/K room and was accessible to children. Diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in the unlocked changing table in the Pre-School bathroom and was accessible to children. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper cream and the hand sanitizer were moved during the inspection, so they are no longer accessible to children. |
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| 2025-08-20 | Renewal | 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(d) Description: Toxic plants not permitted Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 8/20/25, toxic Vinca flowers were observed hanging on the fence surrounding the outdoor play space used by the children and were accessible to children. Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The hanging basket with the flowers will be removed from the fence and relocated to an area that is not child care space. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, plastic bags were observed on the cubby shelves in the middle room and were accessible to young toddlers and older toddlers. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The plastic bags will be removed, and items will be stored in the cubby bins. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.104(a) Description: Clean, good repair, proper size Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, a tall metal storage shelf that was lightweight and wobbly (posing a possible tipping hazard) was observed in the middle room. Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The metal shelf will be mounted to the wall or floor, so it does not pose a tipping hazard. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, the pack and play rest equipment in the front room was not labeled with individual child names. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The rest equipment will be labeled with individual child names. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.151(c)(5) - Physician/CRNP assessment | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(5) Description: Physician/CRNP assessment Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include a statement answered by the physician regarding the individual's suitability to provide child care. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 will be notified to return the form to the doctor's office and provide a complete health assessment with all required questions answered by the physician. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.161(d) Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, children's lunches brought from home, containing chicken nuggets and cheese, were observed sitting on the cubbies in the middle room and were not refrigerated. Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Any food brought from home that requires refrigeration will be placed in the refrigerator upon arrival at the facility. The facility will have enough refrigerator space to store any lunches/snacks that require refrigeration. |
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| 2024-10-15 | Renewal | 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(e) Description: Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 10/15/24, emergency information that was reviewed/updated in the master file, had not been updated accordingly in the classrooms. Emergency information observed in classrooms had dates from 2023. Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The most recent emergency information for each child will be copied and distributed to each classroom, so each room has the most up to date information. |
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