Inspire Early Education Old Forge
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Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 only had one written reference on file. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff obtained a second written non family reference. |
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| 2026-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 through staff #6 was not trained on the facility's emergency plan. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff completed the Emergency plan training. |
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| 2026-06-01 | Complaints- Legal Location | 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: During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have a disclosure statement 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff signed Disclosure statements during inspection. |
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| 2026-06-01 | 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: During complaint investigation on 6/1/26, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 2/13/26 to 3/19/26, 4/14/26 to 5/15/26. 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 alarm company completed the center's annual fire alarm inspection, conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the entire system. This included testing each individual device, as well as verifying the proper operation of the system as a whole to ensure compliance and functionality. During the visit, the technician also provided the Center Director with training on the proper operation of the alarm panel and procedures for conducting emergency drills. A fire drill was then conducted to ensure staff were familiar with the system and emergency evacuation procedures. |
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| 2025-08-12 | Renewal | 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.171(a) Description: Pick-up and drop-off points Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the operator did not have proof of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On the date of the inspection, the director sent the traffic plan to the Old Forge Police Department via email and maintained email as proof. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 1 and Preschool room that the rest equipment was not labeled. It was also observed in the Early HeadStart room that one crib was not labeled. 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.) All classrooms are being made tags/ labels for all cribs and cots in the center. Each cot will be labeled with a number and a list will be placed in the closet with the cots. Cribs will be labeled with student's picture and name. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed that the release person's address was not listed on child #1's emergency contact sheet. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The next day that the student was in care mom filled out the address on the emergency contact form. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(c) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(c) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room unsupervised. Staff #1 was listed as an AGS, however upon file review, staff #1 has not completed high school to receive a diploma. It was admitted by director that Staff #2 works alone at times. Staff #2 was also listed as an AGS and has a high school diploma, but not 2 years of experience with children. Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 2 years of verified experience has been fixed for staff #2. Staff has verified extra experience. Staff #1 is not to be alone and is reminded of that. Staff around her are reminded that she cannot be left alone even if they are in ratio and need to leave the room for a moment. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 1 room that the first aid kit did not contain gloves. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The day of inspection, the toddler room added gloves to their first aid kit. |
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| 2024-08-21 | Renewal | 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: The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 11/21/23, 12/26/23, 1/22/24, 2/22/24, 5/8/24, 6/7/24, 7/8/24, 8/8/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Each 30 day period, a fire drill and a alarm test will be completed. |
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| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g) Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 9/28/23 the inspector observed that the toilet in the school aged classroom was broken. This toilet was observed to be broken on 8/31/23. On 8/31/23 the director noted that the facility was in the process of obtaining estimates for the repair. The inspector observed an odor coming from the toilet area that could be smelled upstairs as well as in the classroom. This unpleasant odor was similar to the smell of mildew. 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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director scheduled for a plumber to come to the center to fix both toilets in the preschool classroom. The work was completed on 10/11/2023. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a Little Tykes outdoor plastic playhouse to have cracks and rough edges making it a hazard to children. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The director immediately removed the playhouse from the outdoor play space. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons # and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was an oversight on the staff's part and when noticed it was immediately corrected. |
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| 2023-08-31 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and noted that staff # Staff person#1 and #3 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR by an approved PQAS trainer from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum. Correction Required: Staff persons #1 and #3 shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff persons #1 and #3 will have until 9/30/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff persons #1 and #3 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 available to supervise staff persons #1 and #3 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.) Both staff will complete the required pediatric first aid and CPR by an approved PQAS trainer from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum by 9/30/23 or they both will be removed from direct care. |
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| 2023-08-31 | 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: While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and noted that staff # 4 and noted that this staff had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated for 5/23/16 and not again until 5/12/22. All clearances, including PA Mandated Reporter training, is required to be updated every 60 months. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This violation occurred before the current director took over and was also corrected during that time frame. |
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