Little Explorers Learning Academy

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In Room 005 there were two vinyl lids for color sorting boxes, one yellow, one green, that had torn and frayed corners. There were 10 cracked Magna Tiles in Room 202.

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: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: Rooms 202 and 203 contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.

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.

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During nap the CR observed cots in the Preschool Rooms 201 and 203 that did not have 2 feet on 3 sides while children were using the cots.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: The thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 003 where children's lunches are stored, measured 48 ° at the time of the inspection. There was no thermometer in the refrigerator in Room 203 where children's milk is stored.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The current Child Service Report on file for Child #3 is dated 11.6.25, more than 6 months after the date of admission. The current Child Service Report on file for Child #4 is dated 11.13.25, more than 6 months after the date of admission.

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(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the work address for the enrolling parent.

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

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.

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.

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: A child was observed receiving care in Room 003, in Room 004, in Room 108 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom. A group of children from Room 003 was observed in the Gross motor room without the children's emergency contact forms being in the room where they were receiving care.

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(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessment on file for Child #2, a preschool-age child, is dated 3.13.26, more than 12 months after the previous health assessment. The current health assessment on file for Child #3, an older toddler, is dated 311.21.25, more than 12 months after the previous health assessment.

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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

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

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 3 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: ·Child #1must be dismissed from care by close of business on 6.8.25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter. 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).

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby Policy submitted by the facility does not include language regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

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.

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 2.23.23 and 2.4.26, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #3 does not include documentation of a health assessment, including a Tuberculosis screening test, being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).

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: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Regulation: 3270.27(f)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency management agency.

Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.