Little Bumble Bees Learning Academy

SECOND CITATION, PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 7/9/26: The facility lacked a qualified Director at the time of inspection.

The two most recent Pennsylvania State Police clearances (2/26/16 & 4/4/24), Child Abuse clearances (2/26/19 & 4/2/24), and FBI clearances (3/6/19 & 4/2/24) on file for Staff #2 are dated more than 60 months apart. The two most recent Child Abuse clearances on file for Staff #3 are dated 11/12/20 and 11/14/25, more than 60 months apart. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #4 is dated 4/24/21, more than 60 months prior. Staff #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 11/10/20 and 11/18/25, more than 60 months apart. The most recent disclosure statements on file for Staff #2 (7/27/26) and Staff #4 (7/31/26) lacked a witness signature, making it invalid.

The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff #2 are dated 4/9/24 and 7/27/26, more than 12 months apart.

At approximately 11:03 AM on 8/12/26, Staff #1 was observed with a total of 9 children (4 Preschool aged children and 5 Young School Age children) in the Left Upstairs room, which has a capacity of 7.

An outlet cover was missing in the outlet near the table in the Right Upstairs room.

Shaving cream labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Left Front room and was accessible to children. Cans of paint were observed in an unlocked closet in the Gross Motor space and were accessible to children. An unlocked closet in the Right Front room contained a can of Lysol disinfectant spray labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and was accessible to children. In the Right Upstairs room, hand sanitizer was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table and was accessible to children.

A loose doorknob that was not in good repair was observed in the on the door inside the Left Front room used to enter the Left Rear room. Peeling and torn vinyl flooring was observed at the entry way in the Right Upstairs room and was not in good repair.

Peeling paint and plaster was observed to the right of the television in the Right Upstairs room and at the back door in the stairwell of Suite 107. Damaged drywall due to a missing baseboard trim was observed to be accessible to children to the right of the closet in the Left Rear room.

The bathroom in Suite 107, being used by children, was observed to have a light bulb that was burned out without any additional artificial or natural lighting.

The Left Upstairs room lacked a sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials. The play equipment and materials in the Right Front room lacked variety, did not contain a sufficient amount, and were not developmentally appropriate for the children's needs, individual interests, and for the ages of the children receiving care in the space.

Rest equipment in the Left Upstairs, Right Upstairs, and Right Front rooms lacked labels for the use of a specific child.

The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3 (Preschool age, 6/23/25 & 7/8/26), Child #4 (Preschool age, 4/2/24 & 8/4/25), and Child #5 (Preschool age, 5/23/25 & 6/1/26) are dated more than 12 months apart.

The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, dated 7/8/26, does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.

The file for Staff #4 contained an initial health assessment dated 4/2/25, which is more than 12 months prior to Staff #4's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked documentation that an emergency drill was conducted within the last 12 months.

The most recent documented fire drill on the facility's fire drill log was dated 10/14/25, more than 60 days prior.

An evacuation route was not posted in the upstairs classroom in Suite 107.

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked documentation that the current emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

The facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma policy lacked how to recognize potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma.

The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings on file for Staff #2 dated 10/14/22 and 11/9/24, more than 24 months apart.

The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1 are dated 1/10/25 and 2/16/26, more than 12 months apart.

The most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #1 and Staff #3 are dated 7/29/25, more than 12 months prior. The files for Staff #2 and Staff #5 lacked any staff evaluations and have been employed for over 12 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET).

At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a posting of the written plan of daily activities in the Left Front, Right Front, and Left Upstairs rooms.

The files for Child #3 (12/9/25), Child #4 (12/9/25) and Child #5 (12/3/25), enrolled more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET), contained one child service report which is dated more than 6 months prior.

he files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.

The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 lacked complete addresses for the enrolling parent's home and work addresses.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to obtain emergency medical care.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 lacked the child's health insurance policy number.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.

During the renewal inspection, children were observed in the Left Front, Left Rear, Left Upstairs, Right Front, and Right Upstairs rooms without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.

The Left Upstairs room lacked a posted emergency transportation plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.

The two most recent parent reviews and signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 are dated 7/28/25 and 7/8/26, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #2 (dated 12/19/25), Child #3 (dated 10/8/25), Child #4 (dated 10/24/25), and Child #5 (dated 7/23/25) contained an emergency contact form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months prior.

The file for Child #1 (dated 7/28/25), Child #2 (dated 12/19/25), Child #3 (dated 10/8/25), Child #4 (dated 10/24/25), and Child #5 (dated 7/23/25) contained a financial agreement form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months prior.

The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the parent's signature giving the facility written consent to administer minor first aid.

The verification of experience on file for Staff #3 was not signed by a representative of the experiential entity.

The file for Staff #5 contained 7 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 1/2025-1/2026.

At approximately 9:52am, Staff Person #1 was caring for 1 older and 8 younger school age children. Staff Person #1 was observed to leave the Front Left Classroom with 1 young school age child and entered the Back Left Classroom. As a result, 1 older and 7 younger school age children were left in the Front Left Classroom without appropriate staff supervision. Staff Person #1 was attempting to send the young school age child to the upstairs Left Classroom alone, which prompted them to leave the classroom.

At approximately 9:52am, Staff Person #1 was caring for 1 older and 8 younger school age children. Staff Person #1 was observed to leave the Front Left Classroom with 1 young school age child and entered the Back Left Classroom. As a result, Staff Person #1 was not physically present in the Left Front Classroom with the 1 older and 7 younger school age children who they were assigned responsibility for. Staff Person #1 was attempting to send the young school age child to the upstairs Left Classroom alone, which prompted them to leave the classroom.

The parent letter lacked information related to sheltering in place, lock down procedures, the method that will be used to contact parents and accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

The emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for 1 older and 8 younger school age children alone. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked current mandated reporter training. The most recent mandated reporter training on file was dated 4.22.21.

Staff Person #1 was observed to be caring for 1 older and 8 younger school age children alone. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked current mandated reporter training. The most recent mandated reporter training on file was dated 4.22.21.

Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. The file for Staff person #4 lacked verification that they had completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Part 2 of the required Health and Safety Training or a prior approved version of the Health and Safety Training.

The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current NSOR Certificate. The most recent NSOR Certificate on file was dated 5.11.21. Staff Person #3 was observed to be caring for a group of children alone in the facility. A completed NSOR was not on file until 7.14.26. The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a complete PA State Police and FBI Clearances. Staff Person #1 was also observed to be caring for children alone in the facility. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a disclosure statement that had been signed within 90 days of employment with the Legal Entity.

At approximately 10:22am Staff Person #1 was observed in the Front Left Room to be caring for 12 preschool age children. Staff Person #2 has taken 4 preschool children to the Back Left Room but this had still left Staff Person #1 out of ratio. The staff:child ratio for preschool age children is 1:10.

At approximately 10:00am Staff Person #1 was observed to be providing care for a mixed age group that included 1 older toddler and 16 preschool age children. It was reported that the older toddler had just been dropped off and Staff Person #2 reported that they had been in the restroom.

The facility lacked an updated emergency plan to address emergency planning for the new location.

A spray bottle of Febreze was observed on the window ledge in the Upstairs Left Classroom. The Febreze bottle was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children and accessible to school age children receiving care in the child care space.

The hot water in the restroom connected to the indoor GM Room was measured at 118.6° F. The hot water in the indoor GM was measured at 121.2° F. The hot water in the restroom connected to the Back Left Classroom was measured at 125.7° F. The hot water in the Back Left Classroom was measured at 126° F.

The initial health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 was dated in excess of 12 months prior to their hire date with the Legal Entity.

The file for Staff person #4 lacked verification that they had completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Part 2 of the Health and Safety Training or a prior approved version of the Health and Safety Training.

The education on file for Staff Person #4 contained a foreign degree that had not been evaluated by a NACES or AICE certified evaluator. This is required for employment in a child care facility. The file for Staff Person #4 also lacked 500 of their 2500 hours of child care experience to qualify them for an AGS, which they were observed to be performing.

The facility lacked a qualified Director at the time of the inspection.

The verification of experience on file for Staff Person #1 was not signed by a representative of the experiential entity.

The file for Staff Person #1 lacked one of their two written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person. One of the letters only confirmed employment but did not recommend them to serve as a facility person.