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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-07 | Swimming | Swimming | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(3) Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Dismissal policy Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/25, it was observed that the immunization record for child 4 did not include a Hepatitis A vaccine. The Hepatitis A vaccine would have been required in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP for the child's age. Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the 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). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents provided us with a note stating their strong beliefs regarding missing immunization. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 9/5/25, it was observed that staff person 1 had a mandated reporter training on file that expired on 1/27/25 that was not updated until 3/25/25. Mandated reporter training must 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.) Staff person #1 was instructed to complete mandated reporter training ASAP when we realized it was overdue. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: On 8/25/25, it was observed that there was grout sealer and grout pens stored under the unlocked sink in the school age classroom, room 101. 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.) Grout sealer and pens were removed from daycare. |
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| 2025-08-25 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 8/25/25, it was observed that the physical site was not clean and in good repair. In classroom 105 (toddlers), it was observed that the under the sink area was dirty with splintering wood. In classroom 101 (school age), it was observed that there was water stains under the sink 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.) Splintered wood/water stains were covered with clear tape until church can repair under sinks. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.21/3270.76 - General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.21/3270.76 Description: General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: On 8/21/24, it was observed that there was a string of lights dangling from the ceiling in the Young Toddler classroom that posed a possible head entrapment hazard. Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.) Lights were hung out of reach with no dangling lights or cords. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: On 8/21/24, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a State Police clearance on file that expired on 10/18/23 that was not updated until 7/9/24. 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.) Clearance was completed on 7/9/24. |
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| 2024-08-05 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: On 8/21/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint and surface damage in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom around the edge of the small window to the hallway. Peeling paint was observed in the School Age classroom on the front of the sink and on the wall to the right of the sink. A hole was observed on the door in the school age classroom. 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. 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.) All peeling paint will either be sanded and repainted or covered. |
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| 2023-08-16 | 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: On 8/16/23, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parent will fill out contact addresses on emergency form. |
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| 2023-08-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: On 8/16/23, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had been employed longer than 12 months and did not have fire safety training on file. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will receive online fire safety training by the end of September. |
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| 2023-07-07 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-08-11 | 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: On 8/11/22, it was observed that 2 of the green chairs in the 3's classroom were torn. 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.) Chairs were taped and some were thrown out. New chairs will be ordered. |
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| 2022-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/22, it was observed that child 5 and 9 did not have arrival and departure times on their agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Parents were instructed to provide arrival and departure times. |
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| 2022-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/22, it was observed that Child 1 did not have and admission date on their agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Admission date was found and added. |
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| 2022-08-11 | Renewal | 3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) - Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) Description: Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space Noncompliance Area: On 8/11/22, it was observed that Emergency contact information for child 9 was not available in the ones classroom where the child was in care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Make sure child #9 was in folder. |
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