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Sunflower Sprouts Learning Center

Harveys Lake, PA · Luzerne County
276 Noxen Rd, Harveys Lake, PA 18618
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Quick Facts

Capacity
49 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (570) 639-5206
276 Noxen Rd
Harveys Lake, PA 18618
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248988
License Issued
Feb 7, 2026
Active Through
Feb 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 11

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SUNFLOWER SPROUTS LEARNING CENTER is a Child Care Center in HARVEYS LAKE PA, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

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
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 did not have an updated child service report. The last dated child service report was dated for 3/6/25. This date indicates that a report was not done within the 6-month requirement.

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will complete a child service report the child #1. Director will have the parents sign and date this report and then keep it in the child's file.
2025-11-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 has a state police clearance dated for 9/16/25. Staff #1's child abuse clearance is dated for 9/23/25. Staff #1's FBI clearance is dated for 9/25/25. Staff #1's NSOR clearance is dated for 9/24/25. (See code sheet for dates of hire).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). TIERED LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must attend existing provider at any regional office location. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed. 3. The legal entity must create a written policy regarding how the facility will keep track and obtain all necessary documentation to comply with CPSL. The legal entity will need sign, date, and have this policy readily assessable for requested access. This policy must be approved by DHS before implementation. The operator shall provide a date for when this policy will be created and filed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. Director will comply with CPSL, effective 11/4/25 2. Director will attend existing provider orientation at the Northeast Regional office (11/12/25). 3. Director will create a policy on how CPSL requirements will be followed. (11/5/2025) Director has obtained staff #1s clearances and they will remain on file.
2025-08-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.94(a)(9) - Written record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(9)

Description: Written record

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, the operator was requested to show their fire safety logs. The last recorded drill date on the logs was 2/6/25. The operator admitted that she had marked the drills on her calendar, however, did not log them on the fire drill document.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will utilize DHS fire safety form to document all fire drills.
2025-08-19 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

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

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced visit, the operator was requested to show their fire safety logs. The last recorded fire alarm test date on the logs was 2/6/25. The operator admitted that she had marked the testing on her calendar, however, did not log them on the fire drill document. Fire alarm testing has a requirement of being done within every 30-days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director will utilize DHS fire safety form to document all fire alarm testing.
2025-02-05 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced renewal inspection, the inspector reviewed the staff files and noted that staff #1did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS Code Sheet) Pediatric First Aid and CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training is completed, staff person #1must be supervised when interacting with children by an Assistant Group Supervisor who has completed the required training related to the citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director did not realize that the trainer for the Pediatric first aid and CPR was not PQAS certified. The staff was immediately set up with the correct training and the certification card will be provided to the inspector once obtained.
2024-10-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced verification visit on 10/1/24 the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and found that this staff was working in direct care without proof of having applied for or obtained a Child Abuse clearance and an FBI as is required.

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. Facility Person # 1may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This director was misinformed and thought the staff had 30 days to obtain all clearances. As soon as this was discovered the director suspended staff#1. Staff #1 was not alone supervising children during this time.
2024-10-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced verification visit on 10/1/24 the inspector observed the toddler room ratio to be one staff (staff #2) to ten younger and older aged toddlers. The inspector also observed that the preschool room to have one staff (staff#3) with 16 preschool aged children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On the morning of 10/1/24 several parents dropped off their children outside of their contracted times and two staff were also late for work. A parent letter was sent to all parents noting the drop off times and pick up times that were contracted for and parents were told that these times cannot be altered without prior approval. Staff start times have been staggered to ensure that two staff cannot be late at the same time.
2024-10-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51/3270.52 - Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51/3270.52

Description: Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced verification visit on 10/1/24 the inspector observed the toddler room ratio to be one staff (staff #2) to ten younger and older aged toddlers. The inspector also observed that the preschool room to have one staff (staff#3) with 16 preschool aged children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must post ratio requirements in each childcare space at the facility in order to ensure that ratios are always met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity will post ratio requirements in each childcare space at the facility in order to ensure that ratios are always met by 10/28/24.
2024-10-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(a) - Running water/ safe drinking water Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/23, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter and found that there were several violations that required corrections. The inspector obtained an acceptable plan of correction on 1/18/23. As of 10/18/23 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Following the renewal inspection on 04/01/24 the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter (dated 3/20/24) and found that there were still several violations that required corrections. As of 04/01/24 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. On 10/1/24 the inspector was at the facility unannounced for verifications of corrections and as of this date the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director is working with PA Department of Environmental Protection and a plumber to make the necessary new corrections required in order come into compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Facility no longer required to boil water and supply bottled water for consumption. The director will continue to work with Pa Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that the facility is operating within the established guidelines and remains in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Volunteer #1 was observed in direct childcare and did not have a health assessment and TB screening on file as is required.

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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director was unaware that a volunteer was required to have a health assessment and TB screening. The volunteer has an appointment for 4/24/24 for a health assessment and TB.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: While at the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/2/24 the director indicated that they did not conduct an annual emergency drill for 2023. The inspector found two annual emergency drills on file dated 5/4/22 and most recently one dated 2/2/24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was accidental oversight on the director's behalf and as soon as this was discovered it was immediately corrected on 2/2/24.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: While at the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/2/24 the inspector observed that staff #1 (see LIS Code Sheet for hire date) had a Pa Mandated Reporter training on file dated 2/15/19 and this training was not updated until 3/07/24. This training was not updated every 60 months as is required by the CPSL. This needed to be updated on or before 2/15/24. Volunteer #1 was observed in direct childcare and did not have a Pa Mandated Reporter training on file as is required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
This was an accidental oversight on the director's behalf and as soon as this was discovered it was immediately corrected on 3/07/24. Staff #1 was not alone supervising children until the out-of-date mandated reporter training was updated.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3270.69(a) - Running water/ safe drinking water Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/23, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter and found that there were several violations that required corrections. The inspector obtained an acceptable plan of correction on 1/18/23. As of 10/18/23 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Following the renewal inspection on 04/01/24 the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter (dated 3/20/24) and found that there were still several violations that required corrections. As of 04/01/24 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director is working with PA Department of Environmental Protection and a plumber to make the necessary new corrections required in order come into compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Facility no longer required to boil water and supply bottled water for consumption. The director will continue to work with Pa Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that the facility is operating within the established guidelines and remains in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2024-04-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: While at the unannounced renewal inspection on 4/2/24 the inspector observed peeling paint, accessible to children, on the inside of the children's bathroom door in the preschool aged classroom.

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

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director immediately repainted the door in the preschool room.
2023-10-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(a) - Running water/ safe drinking water Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(a)

Description: Running water/ safe drinking water

Noncompliance Area: On 1/17/23, the inspector reviewed the PWS Compliance Status letter and found that there were several violations that required corrections. The inspector obtained an acceptable plan of correction on 1/18/23. As of 10/18/23 the provider remains unable to provide the inspector with a PWS Compliance Status letter indicating compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Correction Required: A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director is working with PA Department of Environmental Protection and a plumber to make the necessary new corrections required in order come into compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Facility no longer required to boil water and supply bottled water for consumption. The director will continue to work with Pa Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that the facility is operating within the established guidelines and remains in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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