Loving Life Child Care

675 Blue Mountain Dr, Cherryville, PA 18035 · Northampton County

4 core-safety citations in last 12 months 4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Loving Life Child Care is a certified child care center in Cherryville, PA, with capacity for 307 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 56 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 56). 17 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #73 of 107 centers in Northampton County and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most

Tied for #73 of 107 centers in Northampton County

11 Core-safety citations

45 Other citations

11 Inspections

4 Complaint investigations that found violations

56 citations from 23 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 17 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

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

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 14

Health & medication 12

Records & paperwork 10

Training & qualifications 6

Background checks 5

Supervision 4

Caregiver conduct 2

Food & feeding 1

Transportation 1

Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 10, 2026 Self-reported violation Building & playground safety

No insects or rodents 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(c)

On 9/10/26, the facility self-reported that there was evidence of rats and rat droppings in the facility. On 9/25/26, evidence of a previous rat infestation was observed, as droppings were still present in Room J, which was closed off to children.

Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “On 9/10/2026, LLCC immiedately closed Room J to children upon indenitification of evience of rodent activity. The center contacted a licensed pest control comapny to inspect the facility, identify the source of the infestation, and implement appropriate prest control measures. All identified areas…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification

Core safety Jul 30, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

Staff person #2 stated that on 7/27/26, 9 children were sitting at three different tables coloring. During this time, child #1, #2 and #3, who were seated next to the art center, used washable markers to draw on their faces. Staff #2 claimed they were assisting children at another table for a period of approximately two minutes and did not see the children coloring on their faces until after they did.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “1.) Children will be supervised at all times. This date of correction is 7/30/26. 2.) Staff will complete an in-person training on active supervision within the next three months. The training will reinforce expectations for maintaining visual and auditory supervision of the children at all times…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jul 30, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21

On 7/27/26, staff person #1 used a Magic Eraser, which contains melamine, an abrasive cleaner, on the faces of child #1, #2 and #3 to remove washable marker. Child #1 sustained irritant contact dermatitis due to chemical products to their face as a resullt.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “At the staff meeting being held on the evening of 8/10/26, a brief overview training will be provided to all staff regarding the proper and safe methods for removing washable markers from children's skin. Staff will be reminded that abrasive cleaning products, including Magic Erasers, are not to be…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jul 30, 2026 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible/Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(c)

On 7/27/26, staff person #1 used a Magic Eraser, which contains melamine, an abrasive cleaner, on the faces of child #1, #2 and #3 to remove washable marker. Child #1 sustained irritant contact dermatitis due to chemical products to their face as a result.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2026): “At the staff meeing being held on 8/10/26, the Director reviewed the incident with staff and provided a brief training on the proper and safe methods for removing washable markers from children's skin. Staff were specifically reminded that abrasive cleaning products, including Magic Erasers, are…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Core safety May 26, 2026 Inspection Background checks

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

On 5/26/26, clearances for staff person #1 were reviewed. Staff person #1 was hired incorrectly as a provisional hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). A PA State Police Criminal History clearance dated 12/18/24 read "Request Still Pending," and did not contain a dissemination date, which is therefore not considered a completed clearance. Proof of fingerprinting for the DHS FBI clearance showed that the staff was fingerprinted on 4/30/2026. Staff person #2 acknowledged that staff person #1 had direct contact and routine interaction with children. (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Upon discovery of the violation, the employee referenced in the citation was immediately removed from all childcare duties and direct contact with children. Loving Life Child Care has since severed employment ties with this individual, and they will no longer provide services at the center. Moving…”

Core safety Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks

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

At the time of the inspection, facility person #3 had a Child Abuse clearance that was of volunteer status and not employment. Facility person #3 did not update the PA State Police clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file dated 10/29/25 and the previous PA State Police clearance dated 6/23/20. Staff person #9 did not update their Child Abuse clearance every 60 months, as required. This is evidenced by the current Child Abuse clearance on file dated 10/16/25 and the previous Child Abuse clearance dated 10/14/20. Staff person #25 did not receive the NJ Child Abuse clearance at initial employment. It was not received until 9/25/25. Facility person #3, staff person #9 and staff #25 have had direct contact and routine interaction with children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Facility person # has been suspended from work as of 1/15/26. They are unable to return to work until we obtain their clearance form. We also made sure that they renewed her clearance that was categorized employment. Staff person #9 was two days late on the renewal of their child abuse clearance.…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

At the time of the inspection, in Room H (Preschool), protective receptacle covers were missing from the outlet power strip located by the adjoining classroom door.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Outlet covers were inserted into the power strip immediately following the inspection. All staff members were spoken to and reminded that outlets must be covered if not in use, this is in accordance with PA state reg 3270.65 "Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in Room F (Young Toddler A) was missing tweezers and scissors. The first aid kit in Room H (Preschool) was missing tape.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “New scissors, tweezers and medical tape were purchased to ensure the completion of first aid kits on Room F (Young Toddler A) and Room H (Preschool B). Scissors and tweezers were placed in Room F's first aid kit. Tape was placed in room H's first aid kit.”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

At the time of the inspection, in Room D (Older Toddler B) and Room I (Preschool A), there was a rip in the changing table pad exposing the inside foam. A rest mat was observed torn with the inside foam exposed in Room D (Older Toddler B).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “New changing tabel pads were purchsed immediately to replace the changing pad in room D (Older Toddler B) and Room I's bathroom (Preschool A). New rest mats were also able to be purchased and labeled to replace the torn rest mats in Room D (Older Toddler B). The old changing table pads and rest…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)

At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #8 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “LLCC informed the parents of child #8 that the current health report on file did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious and communicable diseases. The parents submitted a new health report on 1/14/26 with the proper…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)

At the time of the inspection in Room D (Older Toddler B), a bag belonging to staff person #6 was observed on a table which was accessible to children. The bag was open and inside there was a bottle of ibuprofen.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Staff person #6 was spoken to about their personal belongings being in the room where it was accessible to children. Staff person #6 was instructed to place their belongings in the room where the classroom refrigerator is located, which is out of reach of children, and has a door that closes with a…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)

At the time of the inspection, in Room D (Older Toddler B), cheese and yogurt were observed inside children's lunchboxes in their cubbies. These are required to be refrigerated.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “All children's lunch were placed in the refrigerator immediately after the state inspector was finished the room inspection.”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

At the time of the inspection, the facility did not have a policy that addresses the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Loving Life Child Care created and edited the center's policy that is inclusive of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment. It is a three page policy that clearly defines the potential signs and symptoms of SBS/AHT, the coping strategies for a crying/fussing child as well…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)

At the time of the inspection, the agreement on file for child #1 - child #10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “All fee agreements for child #1 - #10 were corrected. It was handwritten on all forms "please see the emergency contact form for persons to whom the child may be released." The current digitalized form was also updated and boldly highlighted for it to state "please see the emergency contact form…”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “The parents of child #3 were asked to update and complete the emergency contact form in full, by adding the address for the individual designated to whom child #3 may be released to.”

Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)

At the time of the inspection, staff person #10 only had 7 clock hours of childcare training on file during the 12/2024-12/2025 training period.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2026): “Staff #10 has provided proof that they completed her CDA during the Spring and Fall semesters in 2025. This would fulfill the rest of the training hours they needed for the 24-25 training year. They completed 3 college classes which equals 9 credits. They were able to provide their transcripts as…”

Core safety Dec 3, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)

During an incident on 11/21/25, staff person #1 was observed to have smacked the hand of child #1 while in the gym for "not listening" by other staff members. The facility self-reported this incident, and Staff person #1 is no longer employed at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “1.) Staff member #1 was disciplined with a written violation as well as informed of the incident reported to ChildLine. Staff member #1 was informed that there would be an investigation regarding the incident. The staff member chose to resign the evening of 11/24/25. The provider accepted her…”

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Citation May 28, 2025 Incident investigation Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

At the time of the investigation on 5/28/25, staff person #1 stated that on 5/20/25 child #1 was secured in the multi-seat buggy. Child #1 put her hand into the door jamb and another child closed the door, causing her pinky to become pinched and an injury occurring.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2025): “To prevent this from happening again in the future, door guards will be placed on both the inside and outside door jambs of our toddler classroom doors.”

Citation May 28, 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)

At the time of the inspection, the last documented manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was 5/14/25 and the previous monthly monitoring date of 3/15/25. This timeframe reflects a period of more than the 30-day requirement for manually monitoring the fire detection system.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2025): “As the smoke detectors had been tested in April, which was reflected on the fire drill log, the smoke detector log will be updated/fixed to reflect this testing date.”

Core safety Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks

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

At the time of the inspection, staff person #14 did not receive a Child Abuse clearance for employment purposes until 9/18/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “This violation has already been corrected.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Transportation

Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14

During the renewal inspection, a bus used by the facility to provide transportation for school age children during the summer was not inspected annually by the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). The Director acknowledged that this bus is used in the summer for transportation to and from the pool as well as field trips.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “We plan to have the bus inspected by the PA state police and maintain this yearly inspection moving forward. The bus will not be used again until this is obtained.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible/No smoking areas 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.68(a)

At the time of the inspection, staff person #15's file was reviewed. Based on a written warning dated 10/4/24, staff person #15 was observed by other staff members using a vape in the classroom around students. Another written warning dated 12/11/24 was observed for staff person #15. This warning states that staff person #15 had a vape in her pocket, which fell out onto the floor of her classroom without her noticing. A student then picked up the vape and was playing with it. The information was confirmed by the Director who issued the written warnings.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “A new policy has been put in place which requires staff to leave all vapes and cigarettes in their cars upon arrival to the center. These items are not permitted within the building at any time.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)

At the time of the inspection, there were aloe plants which were accessible to children in both the Castle Pre-K and in Preschool room 126B.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The aloe plants were immediately removed from the classrooms listed above.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)

During the inspection, there was a door in the hallway of the Preschool A classroom that led to the outside. The hallway and the door were obstructed by a bulletin board paper rack. There was a shelf that was placed in front of a door room 128. Both of these doors were exits from the facility, served as a means of egress and were obstructed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “All items that were blocking these exits were moved and relocated that day.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.108(c)

At the time of the inspection, Styrofoam cups were observed in the PS Room 136 class. The staff in the room acknowledged that children had previously used the cups for drinking water.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “The cups were immediately removed from the classroom.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)

At the time of the inspection, child #4's health assessment did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “The form was returned to the family to take back to the doctor so it would be completed in its entirely to include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)

At the time of the inspection, there was no written parental consent for the AVI-Q that was present at the facility for child #11.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “A medication log, which includes the written parental consent, will be completed by the child's parent.”

Citation Jan 15, 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)

At the time of the inspection, staff person #21's health assessment was not dated. The TB screening on file was dated 1/18/24, which was after the initial service in the child care facility (See LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “The form was returned to the staff member to be completed in its entirety by her doctor to include a date of when the assessment was conducted.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

At the time of the inspection, the health assessment dated 1/10/25 for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Staff person #5 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Staff person #21's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “The incomplete form was returned to the staff member #1 and #21 to be completed in its entirety by her doctor. The staff member who only had the CDL health assessment was given an employee health assessment to be completed by her doctor.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

At the time of the inspection, staff person #19 and staff person #26 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the date of training 11/19/23 and 11/9/23, respectively (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #25 did not complete Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. This is evidenced by the training date of 10/16/24 (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “These violations have already been corrected.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

At the time of the inspection, child service reports for children #2-6 were not updated every 6 months as required. This is evidenced by the last child service report dated May 2024. Child #7's current child service report is dated 1/6/25 with the previous dated 1/29/24. There is no previous child service report on file for child #8 prior to the one on file dated 1/6/25. Child #9 and child #10 do not have any child service reports on file. All of these children have been enrolled at the facility for more than 6 months. The Director acknowledged that they were completing these only on an annual basis and not every 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Child Service Reports will be completed for all of the above students who were either missing them or they were out of date.”

Citation Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)

During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “The emergency contact form was returned to the parent to complete in its entirety to include the enrolling parent's work address.”

Core safety Oct 15, 2024 Inspection Supervision

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

Staff person #6 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #6 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS approved Pediatric First AID/CPR, Health and safety training and mandated reporter training. Staff person #9 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #9 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PQAS approved Pediatric First AID/CPR.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2024): “Both staff members #6 and #9 will complete the required trainings that they were missing during the above citation. Until completion, both staff members will be supervised.”

Core safety Aug 22, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

The facility self-reported a lapse in supervision on the playground that occurred back on October 6, 2023.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2024): “I will make the following additions to our center supervision policy: plan for transitions and outdoor play, and implement a back up supervision card system. After these additions are made, the policy will be taught to all current staff, and they will resign the updated policy. This document will…”

Core safety Jul 24, 2024 Other state visit Background checks

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

Staff person #7 and staff person #9 do not have a completed NSOR on file and did not apply for the NSOR until 7/24/24 which was not at the time of initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #9 did not apply for the PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance until 6/10/24, which was not at initial hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2024): “Both staff members #7 and #9 will not be permitted to return to the center until the results of their NSOR's have been received.”

Citation Jul 24, 2024 Other state visit Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)

Staff person #5, the lifeguard, did not have a health assessment or TB screening at initial employment (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). Staff person #7 does not have a health assessment on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The staff member #5 will not be permitted to return to the center until he receives his health assessment and TB test. A health assessment was obtained for staff person #7.”

Citation Jul 24, 2024 Other state visit Health & medication

Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Staff person #6 only had a CDL health assessment on file and not a staff health assessment that includes an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “The staff member #6 will not be permitted back at the center until she receives her Child Care Staff Health Assessment.”

Citation Jul 24, 2024 Other state visit 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): Health and safety training topics

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2024): “This staff member will complete her required Health and Safety Training and remain supervised until completion on 8/9/24. She will be supervised by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation.”

Citation Jul 24, 2024 Other state visit Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Staff person #5, the lifeguard, does not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2024): “The staff member #5 will not be permitted to return to the center until he provides the center with two reference letters from non-family members.”

Citation Apr 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

The fire drill log showed a current fire drill conducted on 3/5/24 with a previous drill date of 12/5/23. This timeframe reflects longer than the required 60 days for conducting fire drills.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2024): “We will be sure to conduct a fire drill every 60 days.”

Citation Apr 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff person #18 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/14/19.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2024): “The above staff member will complete the required training before the end of this week. Until it is completed, she will be supervised when around children in the center.”

Citation Jan 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

There is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Young Infant room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “The water-stained ceiling tile will be replaced.”

Citation Jan 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

There are two nap mats which are being used in the Preschool B room which are not labeled for the use of a specific child,

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “The two nap mats will be labeled.”

Citation Jan 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff person #1 started at the facility on 9-25-23 and did not get a health assessment until 12-27-23.Staff person #2 did not update her health assessment within 24 months. Her original health assessment was dated 9-1-21, and she did not get another health assessment until 11-14-23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “All staff will submit a health assessment, including TB screening prior to starting at the facility. All staff will update their health assessments every 24 months.”

Citation Jan 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7 do not have a child service or other approved assessment on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “Child service reports will be completed for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7.”

Citation Jan 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the School Age room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2024): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in the School Age room.”

Core safety Nov 15, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)

During a complaint investigation on 11-15-23, it was determined that on 11-3-23 at approximately 5:23PM, Child #1, a preschool aged child, left the gym unsupervised to go the bathroom without either staff person #1 or staff person #2 being aware that he left the gym. Child #1 was unsupervised for between 2- 3 minutes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “We corrected this situation by first implementing baby gates in the doorways of our gym. This will help in preventing children form leaving the gym unsupervised. Next, we spoke to Staff #1 and Staff #2 and reviewed Regulation 3270.113 Supervision of Children. Lastly, we are requiring all staff…”

Citation Nov 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

Staff person #1 did not complete the 10-hour health & safety training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff person #1 started at the facility on 1-18-23 and did not complete the training until 8-3-23. Staff person #2 did not complete the required 2022 1-hour health & safety update by 12-30-22.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Staff person #1 & staff person #2 completed the training. We will begin by making sure all our staff files are up to date and checked regularly for missing, or outdated documents. We will make sure that all new hires have their paperwork completed in a timely matter. All”

Citation Nov 15, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

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

Staff person #1 & staff person #3 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 1-9-23, and she didn't complete mandated reporter training until 11-7-23. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 6-5-23, and she didn't complete mandated reporter training until 10-6-23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “Staff person #1, staff person #2 & staff person #3 completed mandated reporter training. In the future, all staff will complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility. We spoke to staff person #1 and staff person #2 about completing trainings in a timely manner.”

Citation Jan 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

There is a hole in one of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom in the Toddler 2 room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “The ceiling tile will be replaced.”

Citation Jan 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)

The rest equipment in the Toddler 1 & Toddler 2 rooms is not labeled.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “The rest equipment in the Toddler 1 & Toddler 2 rooms will be labeled.”

Citation Jan 18, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)

The emergency contact forms in the Pre-K #2 & Pre-K #3 rooms have not been updated in over 6 months.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 1, 2023): “The emergency contacts in the Pre-K#2 & Pre-K#3 rooms will be updated.”

Core safety Sep 21, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No physical punishment /No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(d)

During a complaint investigation conducted on 9/21/22, it was determined that on 9/12/22, Staff Person #1 threw a foam football at a school age child's face in frustration over the child talking. It was also determined that Staff Person #1 used abusive language including "s**t, f**k, and a*****e" in the presence of school age children on at least one occasion

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 6, 2022): “The staff member's employment was terminated on September 15, 2022, due to her inappropriate conduct toward the students.”

Core safety Feb 23, 2022 Inspection Background checks

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

It has been more than 60 months since Staff Person #1 has updated her criminal clearance. Her most recent criminal clearance is dated 12/14/14

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2022): “Staff Person #1 is suspended effective 2/23/22. Staff Person #1 won't return to work facility until she receives & submits her criminal clearance”

Citation Feb 23, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

An updated health report has not been submitted since 4/1/21 for Child #1, who is an young toddler

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “An updated health report will be submitted for Child #1”

Citation Feb 23, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

The financial agreement has not been updated since 7/12/21 for Child #2

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “The financial agreement for Child #2 will be reviewed & updated”

“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.