Learning Ladder
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About the Provider
early care and education teachers improve their reading and writing skills.
early care and education teachers improve the quality of care for children in early childhood education and care centers.
parents add or expand child literacy activities at home or in family literacy programs.
parents and early childhood education centers enhance their communications.
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
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2026-08-10 | 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: Observed loose hinges creating pinch points on the wooden houseware cabinets in the main preschool room. Observed a cracked pink slide with rough edges on a slide in the preschool play area. 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.) We tightened the hinges on the wooden houseware cabinets. We are removing the cracked slide from the playground. |
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| 2026-08-10 | 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: Observed the emergency contact information for child file #1 did not contain the complete release address for all of the people to whom the child could be released. 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.) We informed the parent they needed to add addresses to the people that the child can be released to. They provided us with the names and addresses for the people that the child could be released to. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, a preschool child, contains a most recent health assessment which is dated more than 22 months ago. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent returned a recent health assessment for the child that is current. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility was unable to provide documentation of having a shaken baby/ abusive head trauma/ child maltreatment policy at the time of the inspection. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We located the shaken baby/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment policy in a binder and placed the binder in a known location so we can provide it at the time of inspection. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of the emergency plan addressing the continuity of operations after an emergency has taken place. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have added a location to our emergency plan for the continuity of operations for after an emergency takes place at our location. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: Observed an electrical outlet on a power cord, next to the printer in the middle preschool room, which did not have a protective receptacle cover. Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We placed a protective receptacle cover on the outlet that was not covered. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: Observed a spray bottle on a high shelf in the toddler room which did not have the contents of the bottle specified and labeled on 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.) We labeled the bottle that it contained water and removed it from the shelf and stored it back in the kitchen. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 2 pieces of sharp metal, from window replacements, accessible to children in the outdoor play area. 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.) We gathered up the sharp pieces of metal and placed them in the garbage. |
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| 2026-08-10 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: Observed a secondary door leading from the school age room was obstructed with a table inside the room and several toys in the hallway outside the door. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We moved the toys and the table away from the secondary door leading into the room to provide an exit. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #2, who was a young toddler when the updated health assessment was due, contained an updated health report which was obtained 11 months after the previous valid health assessment. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will make sure that the parents of young toddlers have a child health report to be completed every 6 months. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Observed child file #1 did not contain updated written verification of the MMR or varicella immunizations 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. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have talked to the child parent and they are working on getting an updated shot record with the shot or a physicians note. |
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| 2025-08-06 | 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: Observed the facility did not have documentation of submitting the annual written traffic letter to local traffic safety authorities. 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 childcare facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have completed the annual traffic letter and have mailed it to the local safety authorities. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Observed the facility did not have documentation of conducting an emergency drill within the previous 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We have printed out the form and are going to conduct an emergency drill annually. |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Observed the file for facility person #1(see LIS code sheet) contained a disclosure form which was signed after their first day participating with the children and was also the previous version of the disclosure form which was not valid after 2/1/25. Observed facility person #1, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years, did not contain a valid Maryland child abuse clearance. Observed staff file #2 (see LIS code sheet) contained a disclosure statement which was the previous version of the disclosure form which was not valid after 2/1/25. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1 and 2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility until correct disclosure forms are signed. Staff #1 also needs a valid Maryland child abuse clearance to return as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility persons were given the correct disclosure form to complete and the correct date was used on the form. The facility person is obtaining the results for the Maryland child abuse clearance. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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| 2025-08-06 | Renewal | 3270.36(b)(5) - HS/GED + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5) Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: Observed staff file #2 did not contain documentation of 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We updated the staff file for staff #2 to have the correct documentation of 2 years of experience. We added the hours she was missing to her file to have the correct number of hours. |
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