Dawn Armstrong
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Good price but not much taught here. Day care says all you need to know, not a learning center. Nutrition shoud be a concern here as well.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-05-19 | Renewal | 3280.26(d) - Plan posted | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.26(d) Description: Plan posted Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view. Correction Required: The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Plan was promptly posted on the facility bulletin/message board in plain view and easy access during time of inspection on 5/19/26. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, on the first floor near the area where the children nap, there was a window blind, a rolled carpet, and veneer flooring in the childcare space that posed as a tipping hazard. 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.) The window blind, rolled carpet and veneer flooring were removed from the child care space immediately. |
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| 2026-05-19 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/19/26, the operator did not have an attestation form or proof and date of purchase of an interconnected fire alarm system with the fire drill logs. 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.) The missing Attestation Statement for Fire Safety Requirements for Facilities with Interconnected Systems has been completed and emailed to my inspector, Mr Fred Jones |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3280.14/3280.20 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.14/3280.20 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have written policy on file to address: 1. Recognition of potential sign/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In accordance with Announcement C 22-03 Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment a policy was developed and implemented in the facility. It has been poste predominately where it can be seen by all. The policy was also distributed to the parents and a signed copy added to the child's file. Each staff member has been given the policy as well. Training was already done and on file |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3280.165 - Menus | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.165 Description: Menus Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have verification that she discussed the general menu plan with the parents. Correction Required: The operator shall discuss the general menu plan with the parent so that the daily nutritional needs of the child can be met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A general menu was created and posted prominently in the facility and a copy was given to each family. |
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| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | 3280.95(a) - FIRE DETECTION | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.95(a) Description: FIRE DETECTION Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/6/25, the provider did not have documentation of fire detection device testing for the month of April 2025. 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.) In accordance with section 1016c of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c) the fire detection device was tested and annotated. |
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| 2024-03-26 | Renewal | 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, staff person #1 did not have an acceptable FBI clearance. The clearance on file was completed by the Department of Education. Correction Required: LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 has applied for her FBI clearance through the DHS on this day 4/16/2024 |
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| 2024-03-26 | Renewal | 3280.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/26/24, the swing and slide combination set had heavy excess dirt and mildew on its surfaces. 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.) Provider had play equipment power washed and cleaned on 3/28/2024. Photos were sent via email to DHS Early Learning Program Certification Representative on 4/16/2024 |
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| 2023-04-26 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-05-20 | Renewal | 3280.123(a)(6) - Admission date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3280.123(a)(6) Description: Admission date Noncompliance Area: DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDREN FILES AND THE FILES FOR CHILD #1, #2, & #3 DID NOT CONTAIN A DATE OF ADMISSION ON THE AGREEMENT. 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.) THE PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN THE DATE AND PLACE IT ON THE FORM. |
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