Little People Day Care School · 254 Meridian Ave, Scranton

During renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 had a volunteer child abuse clearance on file. Staff #1 had request documentation on two separate dates and email verification of the requests on file, however, was still unable to obtain a complete NSOR clearance prior to working with children. Staff #1 obtained mandated reporter training on 9/23/25. This date indicates that the training was not done and completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for date of hire).

Complaint investigation was conducted on 10/15/25. Based off staff interviews, it was discovered that a parent was not provided an incident report at pick up regarding their child falling and hitting their head.

During renewal inspection, child files were reviewed. Child #1 & #2 did not have a child service report on file. Child #3's last service report was dated for 1/23/25. Child #4s last dated service report was on 6/19/23. These dates indicate that service reports were not completed and filed within the 6-month requirement.

During a complaint investigation on 8/8/24, Staff admitted to having 13 children in her group. Director later confirmed all children at the center that day were between 4 and 5 years old.

During unannounced complaint visit on 6/3, it was observed that the following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not conducted within the 30-day requirement: 6/22/23, 7/26/23, 2/2/24, 3/7/24, 4/9/24.

During the inspection the inspector observed large outdoor ground cover tiles against the fencing in the school age outdoor play space creating a hazard for children at play.

During the inspection the inspector observed the vinyl siding of the building, which is located in the fenced play space areas, to be cracked in places as well as areas with holes and sharp edges.

While at the facility for the annual inspection the director could not provide the inspector with documentation that the facility held an annual emergency drill.

While reviewing staff files the inspector observed that staff #1 initially obtained PA Mandated Reporter Training on 9/7/17 and did not update this training until 9/30/22. Pa Mandated Reporter training is required to be updated every 60 months.

During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 did hold a child by their chin preventing the child from being able to move. This was done, according to staff #1, to make the child look at them while disciplining the child in front of a large group of children in public.

During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 left a child behind from a field trip because this child did not have their swimsuit on although time is allotted for children to change. Further staff #1 also has provided candy to some children and not to others while in care.

During the course of the complaint investigation the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 has slammed doors and yelled in day care while children are present.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #2 did not obtain new PA State Police and Child Line clearance prior to their expirations. Staff #3 and staff #6 did not update their Pa Mandated Reporter training prior to the current expiration. Staff #4 was hired with a Volunteer Child Line clearance and not an employment clearance. Staff #5 was hired with a Volunteer PA State Police and Childline clearance. Staff #7 was hired with a Volunteer Child Line clearance. Staff #7 had no proof on file of having submitted for and obtained an NSOR clearance. Staff #4, #5, and #7 have all resided outside of the state in the last five years and do not have their necessary previous state's clearances as is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the outdoor play space to have a disassembled climber and play equipment within reach of children and posing a potential risk to children.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/18/22 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that staff #7 had a health assessment dated for 7/29/21 which is outdated based on hire date (see LIS code sheet).

Staff person #5 has not completed approved pre-service pediatric first aid and cpr training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).

While at the facility unannounced for the renewal visit the inspector observed that staff #7 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the contents of the medication box and found that the Albuterol medication for child #1 expired on 6/2020 and the Eppi-Pen medication for child #2 expired on 12/2020.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the director could not supply a receipt proving the date of installation of the fire alarm/smoke detector system as is now required.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the fire drill/detection log and found that provider had no documentation of every 30 days manual testing of the fire alarm system which is required.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the emergency plan and found that there was no concurrence wit the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.

While at the facility unannounced on 10/22/21 for the renewal inspection the inspector reviewed the file for staff #1 and noted a first day caring for children date of 10/4/21. This staff was missing proof of education as well as two written, nonfamily references as of 10/22/21