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Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy · Mars

230 Scharberry Ln, Mars, PA 16046 · Butler County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Mars, PA, with capacity for 164 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 109 violations, 15 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (27 of 109). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 8 centers in Mars and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 92% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#7 of 8 centers in Mars
15 Core-safety citations
94 Other citations
10 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
109 citations from 13 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 27
Records & paperwork 24
Training & qualifications 20
Building & playground safety 17
Background checks 6
Supervision 5
Emergency preparedness 4
Staff ratios 3
Food & feeding 2
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete (not dated).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Facility Person #7 had the completed clearance available electronically in their email. A new copy of the clearance was obtained, printed, and placed in the employee's personnel file to ensure that the required documentation was maintained on-site and available for review. The Center Director…”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There were no handwashing signs at the toilets in the restrooms in Room 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Handwashing signs were immediately posted at the toilets in the Classroom 9 restrooms to provide children and staff with a clear visual reminder of proper handwashing procedures.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date. The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 24 months after the previous health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2026): “The health assessment records for Facility Persons #4 and #5 were reviewed following the inspection. Management will ensure that updated health assessments are obtained and placed in each employee's personnel file in accordance with the required timeframes. The Center Director will review the…”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 indicated the person had a communicable disease, but no further information was provided. The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include information on an exam for communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 21, 2026): “The health assessment documentation for Facility Persons #1 and #2 was reviewed following the inspection. Management will obtain updated health assessment documentation from the appropriate medical providers to ensure that the required information regarding communicable disease examinations is…”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room 7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “The daily activity schedule was immediately posted in Classroom 7 in a location that is clearly visible and accessible to staff and families.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
The agreement on field for child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “The child's agreement was reviewed and updated to include the child's date of admission. The corrected agreement has been placed in Child #2's file to ensure that the required information is complete and accurately documented.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
The current emergency contact form on file for child #1 was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the previous review date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “The center reviewed the emergency contact information for Child #1 and obtained the parent's written update. The child's emergency contact information has been updated and the current documentation has been placed in the child's file.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
The initial pediatric first aid & CPR training documented and on file for Facility Persons #3 and #6 were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2026): “Going forward, the center will adjust its internal deadline for completing First Aid and CPR training. All applicable staff members will be scheduled to complete their required First Aid and CPR training within 60 days of their hire date. Moving this internal deadline forward will provide an…”
Citation May 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(b)
On 4/24/26, an accident occurred at the facility involving a child that was treated at a hospital emergency room. A complete written report of the accident was not submitted to the regional office until 5/5/26 (via PELICAN).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 13, 2026): “The incident was not reported within the required 72-hour timeframe due to delayed approval of the provider's newly requested PELICAN account access. At the time of the incident, access to the reporting system was pending approval, which created a barrier to timely submission. The provider has…”
Citation Jan 29, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In Classroom 1, Classroom 3, Classroom 6, Classroom 7, and Classroom 9, the cabinet floors underneath the sinks were observed to not have been kept clean as evidenced by having one or more of the following: pieces of brown/black debris, small black granular spots, and yellowish, brown/black staining.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2026): “We have cleaned all surfaces under the sink in the classrooms so that they no longer have any debris or staining”
Citation Jan 29, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, and Staff person #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training; All staff have since completed the training on 1/6/26. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Mandated Reporter Training and Health and Safety Training; Staff person #3 has since completed the trainings on 12/22/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2026): “Staff person #1 through #4 now have current preservice trainings on file.”
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Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
There were sharp adult scissors in an unlocked drawer in Room 8, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “The scissors were removed from access to children and the teacher drawer was fixed to lock properly so that it is not accessible to children.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the Doodleville room, there was an unlocked storage closet with toxics including sunscreen, glass cleaner, disinfectant and cleaning wipes, accessible to children in care. In Room 6 there was diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “The key was placed inside of the Doodleville room so that teachers can lock the door properly and toxins are not accessible to children. In classroom 6, the diaper creams were placed in a locked cabinet to ensure they were not accessible to children.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The documentation of smoke detector testing on file indicated that testing was completed on 1/3/25 then next on 2/26/25, and also on 4/10/25 and next on 5/15/25. Testing is required to be completed at least every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “The director or designated staff person will call the company to complete the required testing every 30 days.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Documentation of the required pre-service health and safety trainings on file for Facility Persons # 3 and #5 indicate the trainings were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Facility persons #3 and #5 have completed required pre-service health and safety trainings.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The mandated reporter training completed by Facility Person #2, employed at the facility more than 90 days, was not an approved mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Facility person #2 has completed the approved mandated reporter training”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Facility Person #1 was classified by a group supervisor. There was documentation of an associates degree in a related field on file for Facility Person #1, but no documentation of child care experience (2 years required for the classification.) Facility Person #4 was classified as a group supervisor based on completion of a related degree. There was a bachelors degree on file for Facility Person #4 but no documentation of the field of study in which the bachelors degree was earned. There was also documentation of at least 30 related credits on file for Facility Person #4, but no child care experience documented. Facility Person #6 was classified as the facility's director with documentation of a related degree on file. There was no child care experience documented and on file for Facility Person #6. (One year required for the classification).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Facility person #1 completed the employment verification paperwork, verifying her childcare experience. Facility person #4 has childcare experience hours documented on file, and documentation of the field of study in which the bachelors degree was earned (BS Integrative Studies, Education…”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
There was no daily activity schedule for the group posted in the Doodleville room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “A schedule was posted in the Doodleville room so that there is now a written plan of daily activities.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.182(8)
There was no agreement on file for child #1. The original agreement was on file for child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “An agreement was created for child #1 and the original was given to the parent, with a copy placed in the child's file. The original agreement for child #2 was given to the parent with a copy placed in the child's file.”
Citation Jun 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Documentation of the completed pediatric first aid & CPR trainings on file for Facility Persons #2 and #7 indicate the trainings were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Facility persons #2 and #7 have completed the pediatric first aid and CPR trainings.”
Core safety Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
There was no NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #2, employed at the facility more than 45 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Facility Person #2 was removed from the facility and did not return to the facility until the required NSOR clearance was submitted to the facility.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The hot water temperature at sinks used by children in Room 2 and Room 4 was measured to be 116° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Sinks measuring temperatures over 110 degrees Fahrenheit will be made inaccessible to children. Children in Room 2 and Room 4 will use alternate sinks in which the temperature does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit to wash their hands.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
The TB test completed and on file for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date in a child care position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2025): “Facility person #3 will obtain and submit a new TB test to the facility.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment on file for Facility Person # 2 indicated the staff person had a communicable disease, but did not include further information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “The physician for facility person #2 corrected the staff person's health assessment form to confirm that the facility person does not have a communicable disease.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Facility Person #4 was classified as an aide. For each of these staff, there was insufficient documentation of the required child care experience on file based on the staff person's documented education. Facility Person #5 was classified as an assistant group supervisor without the education required to be completed documented on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “All required documentation of child care experience and education has been obtained and placed in the files of facility persons #1, #4, and #5 to accurately classify each faculty member.”
Core safety Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
There were no clearances on file from a state in which Facility Person #5 lived within the previous 5 years. The NSOR clearance on file for Facility Person #5 was completed more than 45 days after their start date. The mandated reporter trainings documented on file for Facility Persons #5 and #8 were each completed more than 90 days after their respective start dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Out of state clearances for facility person #5 were obtained and placed on file. Facility person #5 was removed from the facility until all out of state clearances were obtained. Facility person #5 and #8 have completed the required mandated reporter trainings and placed on file.”
Follow-up Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/1/24: At approximately 12:40 in the Schoolage room, Facility Persons #9 and #10 were supervising a group of 7 preschoolers and 8 young schoolagers in the gym. There were 3 young schoolagers in a lofted area, sitting with their backs to a wall where they were unable to be seen by the staff in the classroom, due to the positioning of the staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “A mirror has been placed on the wall so that teachers can see students in the lofted area at all times. Students were not permitted in the loft area until a maintenance team could install the mirror.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/1/24: At approximately 10:40 AM, Facility Persons #1 and #11 were supervising 10 young toddlers in Room 3. When Facility Person #11 was asked to identify the children they were supervising, they consulted a list of the names of the children in their group to point out the children. Facility Person #11 misidentified one of child on the list, reading the name incorrectly and pointing out a child by another name, and then said they didn't know which of the children in the room was one of the other children on their list.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “A grouping system has been created to include the names and photos of each student in the direct supervision of each staff member. Teachers have been trained on the system and will implement usage of this system to ensure that staff members understand who is in their care at all times.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
Documentation indicates the emergency plan was reviewed in June of 2022 then again in April of2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The operator reviewed and documented reviewal of the emergency plan on April 12, 2024.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The most recent documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #6 was dated 5/19/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Facility person #6's emergency plan training documentation, dated for 4/18/2024, was located and placed in their file.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the families explaining the facility's emergency plan does not include information regarding the plan for a lockdown or accommodations in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The operator will include information regarding the plan for a lockdown and accommodations in the event of an emergency in the letter to families explaining the facility's emergency plan. The operator will send the updated letter to all enrolled families upon corrections of the letter.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The following toxics, labeled "keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children: -hand sanitizer clipped to the outside of a first aid kit in a cubby in Room 6 -"wound wash" in a cubby in Room 7 -diaper cream n an unlocked cabinet under a changing table in Room 7 -diaper cream in a bin in on a low shelf near the restroom in Room 8
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The following toxics: hand sanitizer and wound wash were removed from classrooms 6 and 7. The cabinets holding diaper creams in classrooms 7 and 8 were locked.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The emergency numbers were not posted by the phone in Room 4 and Room 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The emergency numbers have been posted by the phone in rooms 4 and 9.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
First aid kits were accessible to children in cubbies within their reach in the School-age Room and Rooms 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “First aid kits in the school-age room and rooms 6, 7,8 and 9 were placed in a locked cabinet, inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the Schoolage Room did not contain scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Scissors were placed in the school age room's first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
There were cots in Room 3 that were shared by children who attend on different days and not labeled with their names or cleaned between each use. The mats in Room 8 were labeled with numbers,. but there was no chart in the room to indicate which number corresponded to which child. In Room 9 one child was using a mat that was labeled with another child's name and another child was using a mat that wasn't labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Labels with student names have been added to mats in all classrooms. A mat has been obtained so that every student has their own mat.”
Follow-up Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/25/24: There was one cot in Room 7 and four mats in Room 9 that were in use without at least 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Furniture has been moved to ensure compliance with at least 2 feet on 3 sides of each bed, cot and crib while the equipment is in use.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The current health assessments on file for children #2, #3 and #4 were completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Current health assessments were obtained for children #2, #3, and #4.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
There was a changing table in Room 7 outside of a restroom. The trash can used for diaper disposal when children are changed on the changing table was located inside the restroom, resulting in the need to open the door to the restroom to dispose of the diaper. This process is not hands-free.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “We will place a trash can beside the changing table at the time of each diaper change.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
According to documentation in the classrooms and confirmation by staff in the following circumstances children's diapers were not checked and changed if necessary at least every 2 hours: -In Room 1 there was a child whose diaper was changed/checked at 10:40 and then again at 1:00. -In Room 2 there was a child whose diaper was changed/checked at 9:25 then again at 12:00. -In Room 4 there were two children changed/checked at approximately 9:05 than again at 11:43 and 11:54. -In Room 6 there was a child changed/checked at 9:05 and then at 11:30.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Teachers have been re-trained on proper diapering procedures, including regulations on ensuring that diaper changes are checked and logged at least every 2 hours.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The health assessment on file for Facility Person #2 did not include the information regarding the exam for communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “We have obtained an updated record for facility person #2 from their doctor to show that facility person #2 does not have a communicable disease.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
A bottle of milk was in a child's lunch box in Room 8. The child retrieved the bottle to take it to their rest mat at naptime.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The bottle of milk was removed and contents were discarded from the child's lunch box in classroom 8.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
There was an infant's bottle not labeled with the child's name in Room 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “A label with the infant's name was placed on the bottle of the child in classroom 2.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Current firesafety training documented and on file for Facility Persons # 1, #3, and #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 have completed their required fire safety trainings.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Documentation of the required pre-service health & safety training on file for Facility Persons #5, #7, and #8 indicate the training was completed more than 90 days after each facility person's start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Facility persons $5, #7, and #8 have completed the required the pre-service health and safety trainings.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Facility Person #6 was classified as a group supervisor without documentation of the required education for the classification on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Facility person #6 has been re-classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The daily activity schedule was not posted in Room 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “A daily schedule has been posted in room 8.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
There was no child service report completed in the last 6 months on file for child #6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “A child service report was completed for child #6. The child service report was provided to the parents of child #6 and a copy was placed on file.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The original agreements were on file for children #1 -#8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The original agreements for children #1 and #8 have been provided to the parents of each child.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted conspicuously in Room 4 and Room 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Items covering the emergency care plans in classrooms 4 and 9 have been removed so that the plan can be viewed at all times.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The agreement on file for child #6 was not reviewed and updated by a parent in writing in the previous 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “The state agreement for child #6 has been reviewed and updated by the child's parent.”
Citation Jun 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Documentation of pediatric first aid & CPR training on file for Facility Person #7 indicate the training was completed more than 90 days after their start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2024): “Staff person #7 has completed the required first aid and CPR training.”
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In room #5 during naptime, there were 3 children observed on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. In room #8 during naptime, there were 2 children observed on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Managers assessed the spacing in room #5 and room #8 and helped teachers create a new naptime arrangement which complies with 2 feet on three sides of each bed, cot, and/or crib.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “A system has been implemented to provide reminders for checking and logging the testing of the interconnected fire detection system every 30 days.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #7 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff person #2 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-27-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-29-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #4 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-23-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #6 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-22-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1-9). Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-22-23 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety Training in…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2024): “Staff person #7 completed their required pre-service training on 4/30/2024. Staff person #2 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-27-23. Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 12-29-23. Staff person #4 completed the following required…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were retrained on regulations on groups and staff to child ratios. Staff person #1 and staff person #2 were retrained on transition routines and ensuring that all students are accounted for.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
* Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2024): “Postings have been placed at both sides of all doorways of rooms, restrooms, and play spaces, reminding staff to check to ensure all children are present before transition begins.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Staff members have been retrained on groups, ratios and transitioning children to and from the classroom. Staff members have been retrained on maintaining ratios on facility premises and on facility excursions, including usage of outdoor play spaces.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
* Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “All staff members, including the director, will individually complete the one-hour Better Kid Care training, "Supervision: Moving Children," within two weeks of the acceptance of the Plans of Correction. If a staff member had previously completed, "Supervision: Moving Children," the staff member…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Each staff person is assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. All staff have been trained to understand that each staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his/her assigned group. All staff have been trained to understand that he/she should be…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
* Child #1 was left unattended in the classroom, for a period of 11 minutes, when Staff #1 and Staff #2 were transitioning the children from the classroom to the gym. During that time, the staff to child ratio was 0:1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The legal entity has created and submitted to the DHS, a tangible/physical identification system for each staff to identify the specific children in their supervisory group. All staff will always utilize the identification method while supervising children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #3 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was completed on 12/16/22. The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5 is not dated, making it invalid. The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #11 are dated 10/7/17 and 12/9/22, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #11 includes criminal history clearances dated 9/18/17 and 9/25/22; child abuse clearances dated 9/25/17 and 10/17/22; and FBI clearances dated 9/26/17 and 9/27/22, all more than 60 months apart. The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #12 is dated after the hire date (See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Corrected at time of licensing.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan on site does not include provisions regarding continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “The emergency plan was updated to include provisions regarding continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/2022.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in Room 4, Room 6, and Room 7 did not include tape. The first aid kit in Room 8 did not include gauze. or scissors
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “Tape has been placed into the first aid kits for classrooms 4, 6 and 7. Gauze and scissors have been added to the first aid kit in classroom 8.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were two holes in the poured surface of the preschool playground, near the climber and the trash can. There was a plastic guard on the outer side of the fence near the dumpster area in the preschool playground that was broken and frayed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “The surface of the preschool playground has been fixed. The fraying material by the dumpster has been removed from the dumpster area and disposed of.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 11/14/22 and 9/20/22, more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “The parents of child #4 have turned in the most recent child health report.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 12/30/20 and 3/16/22, more than 1 year apart and more than 1 year ago,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2023): “The parents of child# 2 have turned in their most recent health record.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The most recent influenza vaccination on file for Child #1, who is 4 years old, is dated 10/25/21, more than 1 year ago, and is recommended annually by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 13 months old, includes 2 of 3 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 3 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 2 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and includes 0 influenza vaccinations, recommended annually by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Proof of compliant vaccination records have been obtained for child #1 and child#4,”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 10/14/20 and 4/19/23, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 3/10/21 and 4/28/23, more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Corrected during time of re-licensing.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain the results of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “The doctor for staff person #1 will complete the portion of the health assessment form to include test result and signature.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #12 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Staff person #12 has submitted a new form for their physician to correct. The physician will return the form to the center no later than 7/25/2023.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The initial health assessment on file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 6/5/22, is dated 10/25/22, more than 60 days after enrollment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Corrected during the time of re-licensing.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff person #8, did not include verification of 12 hours of annual training between 3/18/22-3/18/23, as per Announcement C-21-09.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Staff person #8 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality. Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR was completed on 12/15/22 and Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality was completed on 5/15/23. Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 5/26/22 Staff person #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 12/15/22. Staff person #7 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 5/2/23. Staff person #9 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-based Care…
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #7, #9, #10 and #6 have completed all required pre-service trainings.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #9 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Staff person #9 will complete pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum, by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Staff person #2 includes a staff evaluation dated 12/22/22, more than 12 months after hire (See LIS Code sheet). The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #8 are dated 7/20/21 and 3/18/23, more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Corrected during re-licensing.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
There was no written daily activity schedule in Room 3 and Room 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “A daily activity schedule was posted in room 3 and room 4 during licensing.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #5 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “The parents for child #5 have updated their emergency contact form to include the telephone number of the pediatrician.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
A child was observed receiving care in Room 4 without their emergency contact form being in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Corrected at the time of re-licensing visit.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, is dated more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Parents of child #1, #2, #3, #5 will sign an updated financial agreement. Child #6 no longer attends the center.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff person #3 includes only 1 written nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “Staff person #3 will submit a nonfamily reference no later than 7/26/2023.”
Core safety May 23, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Based on a self-report and investigation, it was confirmed that staff person #1 picked up Child #1 by the arm, lifting him approximately 2-3 feet off the ground, to remove him from another child when they were fighting over a toy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2023): “Staff person #1 was terminated from employment after investigation of the incident.”
Core safety Sep 12, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.55(a)
During a ratio review during an unannounced monitoring inspection on 9/12/22, at approximately 1:30 PM, a staff member in Room #5 was observed alone with 3 young toddlers and 8 older toddlers during naptime, making her over ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2022): “A staff member stepped into the classroom to cover naptime ratio at the time of inspection.”
Core safety Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an Washington state criminal history clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Staff person #1 was removed from the facility and returned to the center after obtaining documentation of application of a Washington State criminal history clearance on 6/26/2022.”
Core safety Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #12 and #16 was observed not to contain documentation of application of an NSOR certificate prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “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…”
Core safety Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At 12:44 PM, a child was observed napping in Room 9 with his face covered by a blanket so that his face could not be seen by a staff member.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in Room 3 was observed to not contain scissors. The first aid kit in Room 4 was observed to not contain soap. The first aid kit in Room 8 was observed to not contain tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Scissors were placed into room 3 first aid kit. Bar soap was placed into room 4 first aid kit. Tape was placed into room 8 first aid kit.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were 4 holes in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the school-age room in the cubby area under the television. There were 3 holes in the wall with exposed plaster/drywall in the school-age room in the cubby area on the left above the hooks and one hole on the right wall in the cubby area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “The exposed area has been covered. The maintenance team will repair the exposed plaster/drywall in the school-age room by 8/8/2022.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There was no handwashing sign at the toilet in the 1st bathroom in Room 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Required handwashing signs should be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked yellow bucket in the sandbox in the preschool/school age playground with sharp edges that could cause injury.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Toys and all play equipment used by children should be clean and in good repair, free from rough edges, sharp corners, or cracks.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Rooms #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 contained rest equipment that was not labeled for the use by a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “Room #3, #4,#5, #6, and #8 have labeled all rest equipment for the use of individual children.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 16 months old, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines and 0 influenza vaccines recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 22 months old, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended for a child this age by the ACIP. The most recent influenza shot on file for Child #7, who is 5 years old, is dated 2/12/20, more than 1 year ago, but is recommended annually by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “Child #2 has submitted an immunization record including the 4 pneumococcal vaccines and influenza vaccines. Child #4 has submitted an immunization record including 4 DTAP vaccines. Child #7 is no longer enrolled at the center as of 8/27/2022. All proof of required documentation have been sent to…”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health assessment on file for Child #7 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #7 will submit a completed health form to the center.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
While observing diaper changes in Rooms 3 and 4, it was observed that the children's hands were not washed following the diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “Staff members shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and diapering.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
While observing diaper changes in Rooms 3, 6, and 8, staff were observed opening the hands free can for diaper disposal with their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “All soiled disposable diapers must be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic lined, hands-free covered can.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 2/28/20 and 5/11/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #8 were dated 1/24/19 and 6/14/21, more than 24 months apart. The file for staff person #10 was observed not to contain documentation of a Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The Tuberculosis screening on file for staff person #10 was dated 4/11/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “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…”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The current health assessment on file for Staff person #15 does not indicate if the staff person was examined for communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Staff person #15 will submit a health assessment, including indication that the staff person was examined for communicable disease.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
The health assessment on file for Staff person #15 does not include the physician or health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Staff person #15 will submit a completed health assessment, including the health care professional's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The initial health assessment on file for Child #4, with an enrollment date of 10/11/21, is dated 2/7/22, more than 90 days after enrollment, as per Announcement C-20-04.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “A health assessment was obtained on 2/7/2022 for child #4.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #2, #5, #6, #7, #10, #12, #13, #14 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person #9 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 6/8/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “Staff person's #2, #6, #10, and #12 have completed their required training: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality. Staff person's #5, #7, #13, and #14 are working towards completion of their required training: Get Started with Center-Based Care-Building Blocks for Quality…”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #7, #15 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training. Staff person #14 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR training; the training was completed 2/26/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 12, 2022): “Staff person #7, staff person #15 and staff person #14 have completed their required Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR trainings prior to 8/18/2022. Proof of training certification has been submitted to the certification representative.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person #6 did not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet); the training was competed on 3/28/22. Staff person #7, #9, #14 have not completed the the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Staff person #7 will be scheduled to complete her mandated reporter training by 8/18/2022. Staff person #9 completed their mandated reporter training on 8/5/2022. Staff person #14 completed their mandated reported training on 6/30/2022.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for Staff person #4, and #16, classified as a group supervisor, does not include a bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; a bachelor's degree including 30 credit hours in education or a human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or an associate's degree in education, or a related human services field and 2 years of experience with children; or an associate's degree, including 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “Staff person #4 will submit their verification hours by 8/12/2022. Proof of Bachelor's Degree in Education for staff person #16 was sent to the certification representative on 8/4.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
There was no daily activity schedule posted in Room #6, #8, and the school-age room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “A daily schedule was posted in Room #6, #8, and the school-age room.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the child's birthdate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #4 will complete the birthdate on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the address for the child's pediatrician/source for medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #3 will update their emergency contact form to include the address for the child's pediatrician/source of medical care.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #8 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parents of child #1 and child# 8 will complete the emergency contact form to include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #2 will complete the written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #5, #6, and #9 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #3 and child #9 will complete their emergency contact form to include the complete address for all listed release persons. Child # 5 and child #6 are no longer enrolled at the center.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
Two children were observed receiving care in Room 4 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom. Two children were observed receiving care in Room 8 without their emergency contact forms being in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Emergency contact forms, for each child in the classroom, were immediately placed into the emergency contact binder for classroom 4 and classroom 8.”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for Child #4, enrolled 10/11/21, does not include a 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement. The file for Child #8, enrolled 3/4/21, does not include a 6 month review signature for the financial agreement. The file for Child #9, enrolled 5/3/21, does not include a 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #4 will complete the 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement. The parent of child #8 will complete the 6 month review signature for the financial agreement. The parent of child #9 will complete the 6 month review signature for the…”
Citation Jun 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for Child #2 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2022): “The parent of child #2 will complete their emergency contact form to include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jan 29, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Mar 28, 2024 Self-reported violation
6 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 23, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

About this center

Capacity 164 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 10, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator DB-230 Scharberry LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00261605
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 15 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 22, 2026 (background checks): “The criminal history clearance on file for Facility Person #7 was incomplete (not dated).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 10, 2019. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Mars?

It is #7 of 8 centers in Mars by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy last inspected?

Jun 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Doodle Bugs Childrens Learning Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is DB-230 Scharberry LLC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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