Petite Scholars Learning Center

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)

Description: Emergency plan/Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan and the letter provided to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include accommodations for the infants and toddlers enrolled at the facility.

Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. 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: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 3/1/25-3/1/26. Staff person #1 only completed 7 hours of annual training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff person #1 must take 5 hours of professional development to fulfill requirement for training year 3/1/25-3/1/26. Hours used to fulfill training year 3/1/25-3/1/26 may not be used to fulfill current training year.

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained college transcripts and verification of two years' experience working with children. The file did not contain verification of completion of high school education or a college degree.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Regulation: 3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, an aide, did not contain verification of high school education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the heat lamp above the leopard gecko enclosure reached a temperature of 199° F. The heat lamp was accessible to the preschool children in care.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, a torn area rug was observed in the science center of the pre-k 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.

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the counter next to the sink in the bathroom of the pre-k room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/31/26. Through staff interviews it was determined that Child #1, an infant, had fallen asleep in a bouncer seat. Staff Person #1 stated that they placed the bouncer seat with the sleeping infant into a crib while changing a diaper. Staff Person #1 stated that Child #1 will frequently sleep in the bouncer seat because the child has a medical condition. There is no medical documentation on file for Child #1 to sleep in a sleeping position other than what is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Correction Required: 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. TIERED LIS 1. 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. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to complete the Better Kid Care trainings entitled "Reduce the Risk of SUID Through Safe Sleep Practices". The operator shall provide a correction date for when the training will be completed.

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/31/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that they were caring for children unsupervised on 3/27/26. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training.

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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, Staff Person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise Staff Person #1, then Staff Person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/31/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of the testing of the fire detection system were 12/2/25, 1/2/26, 2/2/26, and 3/2/26. The system was not tested within 30 days on two occasions.

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.

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the nap mats in the Pre-K area used by the children for napping were not labeled for 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: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 could not be located during the inspection.

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)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.

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: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 24 months. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/1/22 and 4/20/24.

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.

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, a lunchbox was observed in a cubby in the Pre-K area. The lunch box contained a hard-boiled egg, strawberries, and raspberries.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.