Otterbein Early Education Center
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About the Provider
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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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-12-04 | 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: The operator was not in compliance with the CPSL. This is evidenced by staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) having a NSOR certificate dated 8/22/2025 in their record. The operator confirmed that staff person #1 started to have direct contact and/or routine interaction with children prior to the results of the NSOR being received (first day caring for children see LIS code). 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.) The results of the NSOR certification are now on file. |
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| 2024-12-23 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-12-04 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/4/2023 in the Praying Mantis room (2-year-olds) plastic bags being used to store extra clothing in are accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. 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.) Bags were moved into a locked closet in the classroom, making them inaccessible to the children. |
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| 2023-12-04 | 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: The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains Child Abuse clearances dated 1/27/2023 and 11/15/2023. The clearance dated 1/27/2023 is a volunteer clearance and was not updated for the purpose of employment until 11/15/2023, which was months after the staff person started caring for children and therefore not in compliance with the CPSL. 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.) A Child Abuse clearance for Staff Person #1 for employment was obtained when the volunteer clearances was realized. |
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| 2023-07-06 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Silkworm room (Young toddlers) multiple sensory bottles had lids with a diameter of less than 1 inch and were removeable were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. Some of the sensory bottles also contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch. (CORRECTED ON SITE) 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.) During the inspection all the sensory bottles with the unsecured lids were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/8/2022 the files for Child #1 - 6 contained the original agreements. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreement forms will be returned to the families. Center will maintain a copy in child files. |
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| 2022-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Grasshopper room a Magic Eraser was accessible to children. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Dragonflies room a Magic Eraser was accessible to children. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Silkworm room Multiple packets of wipes, labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" were accessible to children. (ALL CORRECTED ONSITE) 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.) During the inspection all Magic Erasers were made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2022-12-08 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Grasshopper room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Dragonfly room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Butterfly room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 12/8/2022 in the Inchworm room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. 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.) 12/8/2022 - Magic Erasers were removed from rooms until a system to store them was created. |
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| 2021-12-02 | 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: It was observed on 12/6/2021 the bottom portion of the storage tray on the magnetic board was broken and not in good repair. 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.) Tray was removed. |
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| 2021-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/6/2021 there was an Epi-Pen on-site in the Butterfly classroom for Child #1 without written consent from the parent for administration of the medication. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the parent completed a medication log, providing written consent for administration of the medication. |
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| 2021-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.74 Description: Emergency Numbers Posted Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/6/2021 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the Butterfly classroom. It was observed on 12/6/2021 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in the Dragonfly classroom. Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency phone numbers (911/hospitals/poison control) were typed, printed, laminated and posted in the Butterfly and Dragonfly classrooms. |
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| 2021-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/6/2021 the metal pipes near the magnetic board on the Preschool playground were rusted and some of the rust was flaking off. 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.) Plastic construction fencing was obtained and the area around the metal pipes has been fenced off to eliminate access by children. |
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| 2021-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 12/6/2021 there was peeling paint on the window and windowsill of the exterior window near the magnetic board in the Preschool playground area. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Plastic construction fencing was obtained and the area around the window has been fenced off to eliminate access by children. |
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| 2021-12-02 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: The provider does not have proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors that are installed at the facility and is not in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). 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)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) An attestation letter was completed providing an approximate date of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors. |
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