Learning on Laurel LLC

1402a W Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901 · Schuylkill County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Learning on Laurel LLC is a certified child care center in Pottsville, PA, with capacity for 61 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 34 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 34). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #21 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County and has fewer citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 55% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #21 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County

2 Core-safety citations

32 Other citations

8 Inspections

2 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 10, 2025

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15

Building & playground safety 6

Health & medication 6

Background checks 2

Training & qualifications 2

Emergency preparedness 2

Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2025, it was confirmed that Staff #1 resided in the state of Iowa within the previous 5 years. Staff #1 did not have the required out of state clearances on file. In addition, the Pennsylvania child abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was dated 10/8/2025. It was confirmed by the operator that this date was after Staff #1 started working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. See LIS code sheet.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Staff person #1 was suspended and will return after all required clearances are obtained. Staff #1 submitted requests for the required out of state clearances due to prior residence in Iowa. Once received, staff person #1 will return and clearances will be kept on file.”

Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/10/2025, a container of Swiffer wet mopping clothes was seen in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom used by children in the toddler classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Corrected immediately. Cleaning supplies were put out of reach of children. All cleaning supplies will be kept in a locked area, or an area that is inaccessible to children.”

Citation Dec 10, 2025 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)

On 12/10/2025, Staff #1 had a current health assessment on file that included a tuberculosis screening. However, the health assessment was dated 7/2/2025 and the tuberculosis screening results were dated 7/4/2025. These dates were after Staff #1 started working in a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children. See LIS code sheet.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Staff person #1 has a current health assessment on file that includes the TB screening. I acknowledge that the health assessment and TB screening were completed after staff person #1 began working, but this was due to the staff persons original appointment being rescheduled to the 7/2/2025 date.”

Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

As of 12/10/2025, Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Part 1 of the required pre-service health and safety training. Staff #1 only has proof of completing Part 2 of the required pre-service health and safety training on 05/18/2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “Staff person #1 completed part 1 of the PA required health and safety training on 12/13/2025. Documentation has been obtained and is on file at the facility. The staff person is now in full compliance with training requirements.”

Citation Dec 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

On 12/10/2025, the emergency contact information and the financial agreement for Child #1 and Child #2 had not been reviewed and updated by the parent within the previous 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “The parent of child #1 and child #2 was contacted and required to review and update the emergency contact form and financial agreement form. Updated documentation has been completed, reviewed, and placed in each child's folder.”

Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/11/2024, the hot water temperature for the bathroom sink in the school age classroom measured approximately 118° F.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “The owner of the building has been contacted. He is coming later today to set the hot water temperature to 110° F or less.”

Citation Dec 11, 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)

On 12/11/2024, the Fire drill/Fire detection log was current and up to date. However, the log showed a lapse in the 30-day manual testing requirement as follows: The alarm was tested on 4/26/2024 and then on 5/28/2024. The alarm was tested on 7/26/2024 and then on 8/26/2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2024): “This was already corrected prior to the inspection.”

Citation Dec 11, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

During the Renewal Inspection on 12/11/2024, a written plan to identify the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not displayed conspicuously in the classrooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2024): “A written plan to identify the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was typed up and will be posted conspicuously in each of the classrooms.”

Citation Oct 2, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication

General Health and Safety/Child Medication and Special Diets 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.133

Documentation on file at the facility confirmed that the facility had all the required consents on file to administer albuterol inhaler medication to Child #1 as needed on 9/27/2024. Child #1 was reportedly coughing when their grandmother picked the child up on the afternoon of 9/27/2024. Coughing was one of the symptoms listed on the child's Asthma Action Plan where the inhaler should be administered. It was confirmed through staff interviews that the medication was not given to Child #1 by staff at this time due to Staff #1 and Staff #2 not knowing that Child #1 had in inhaler in the classroom to be used as needed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “1. Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training. All staff have completed asthma and anaphylaxis training, covering symptom recognition, emergency treatments and action plans. 2. Fire Safety and Smoke Awareness: Fire Chief discussed fire safety and how smoke inhalation affects asthma, including signs and…”

Citation Sep 26, 2024 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)

On the morning of 9/16/2024, Child #1 sustained a bruise on the inner upper part of the arm at the facility. During an unannounced inspection, the operator admitted that the report was not completed until later in the afternoon on 9/16/2024 and was not provided to the parent until the next day.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “1. Reinforce to all staff the importance or promptly completing incident reports on the same day the incident report occurs. 2. Review the incident report process with staff, emphasizing that delay in reporting incidents is not compliant with facility policy or state regulations.”

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Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Operator does not have a plan to address continuity of operations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2023): “Write up letter of conformity explaining where Learning on Laurel will go for short tern and plan for long term care.”

Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

The bathroom in the school age room is missing a hand washing sign.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Immediately purchased a hand washing sign and mounted on wall of school age bathroom.”

Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)

The waste receptacle is missing a lid in the school age bathroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Purchased new garbage cans with lids.”

Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding

Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107

The refrigerator in the school age classroom is missing a thermometer.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Purchased thermometer for school age refrigerator.”

Citation Oct 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Child #1 is missing signed consent for emergency medical and minor first aid.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 19, 2023): “Child's parent signed consent to emergency medical and minor first aid.”

Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Child #1 & 2 are missing the child's date of admission.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “The children's dates of admission are documented on the agreement.”

Core safety Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Staff person #3 does not have an NSOR clearance on file, date of hire 11/17/21. Staff person #4 does not have proof of fingerprinting and proof of request for the NSOR clearance, neither clearance is on file, date of hire 10/6/21. Staff person #4 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire, date of mandated reporter training 1/19/22. Staff person #5 does not have proof of request for the NSOR clearance, date of hire 1/24/22. Staff person #7 does not have proof of request for the child abuse clearance, date of hire 2/21/22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff #3 does have the NSOR clearance completed 1/24/22, Staff person #4 also had NSOR clearance dated 12/2/21 both staff have them on file. Staff #5 & 7 both have submitted the NSOR clearance results are pending. The will not return until clearances are received.”

Citation Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

Staff person #5 & 7 did not receive initial training regarding the emergency plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff # 5 & 7 have been trained on the facility's emergency plan, emergency plan acknowledgement paperwork signed/dated. All new and existing employees will be trained on an annual basis with Jim Mistisshin chief of Pottsville fire dept.”

Citation Feb 28, 2022 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)

Child #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of initial health assessment is 12/31/20.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Child #1's parent is aware, parent called the physician to get a copy of his updated assessment.”

Citation Feb 28, 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)

Staff person #4 does not have an initial health assessment on file, date of hire 10/6/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff person #4 health assessment completed on 3/3/22.”

Citation Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

Staff person #4 does not have a tuberculosis screening on file. Date of hire 10/6/21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff #4 had TB screening on 3/7/22.”

Citation Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)

Staff person #5 & 8's health assessments do not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Staff #5 & 8 had health assessment redone.”

Citation Feb 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Operator conducted a fire system check on 12/3/21 and another on 1/20/22 this exceeds the 30 day requirement for testing fire system.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2022): “Manual test done today 2/28/22. All fire drills and fire system checks will be completed every 28 days.”