Solid Foundations Academy LLC
Solid Foundations Academy LLC is a certified child care center in Wexford, PA, with capacity for 101 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 51 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (13 of 51). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 8 centers in Wexford and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 6/25/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 DHS FBI clearance expiring.
In the Multipurpose Room, 6 ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water damage spots due to a leak from the roof that has since been repaired.
In the Multipurpose Room, damaged plaster was observed behind the diaper changing table.
In the Large Outdoor Play space, peeling and chipped paint was observed on the right-side pole of the tic tac toe board. In the Alpha/Beta Room a white plastic bin containing construction toys was observed to have a piece of the plastic broken off on one corner creating rough edges as well as a linear crack on the opposite corner.
The restroom in the Multipurpose Room was observed to lack paper towels for handwashing.
The restroom in the hallway was observed to lack soap for handwashing.
The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 9/3/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 8/31/22 health assessment on file.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 3/18/24 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 1/7/22. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 3/27/24 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 3/28/21. The staff file for Staff person #3 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 7/30/25 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 5/22/23.
The staff file for Staff person #4 contained current mandated reporter training dated 11/21/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 8/22/20.
The child file for Child #1 contained a financial agreement form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the most recent review was signed and dated on 8/27/25.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
The child file for Child #1 contained a current emergency contact information form that lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The staff file for Staff person #2 contained current mandated reporter training dated 7/30/25 which was not renewed within 60 months from the previously existing mandated reporter certificate dated 6/24/20.
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The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current State Police clearance dated 2/7/25 and a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 12/11/24 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 1/31/20 State Police clearance and 11/6/19 NSOR check expiring. The staff file for Staff person #2 lacked a State Police clearance. The staff file for Staff person #4 contained a current State Police clearance dated 12/16/24, a current Child Abuse clearance dated 12/5/24, a current DHS FBI clearance dated 12/2/24 and a current NSOR check dated 12/4/24 all of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated State Police clearance dated 11/2/19, Child Abuse clearance dated 11/8/19, DHS FBI clearance dated 11/9/19, and NSOR check dated 11/6/19 expiring.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedures does not address annual emergency drills and lockdown procedure.
In the Childcare Room a Purell hand sanitizer labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed on a windowsill behind table 6 and considered accessible to the children in care.
The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 9/11/24 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/10/22 health assessment on file.
The staff file for Staff person #2, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained a foreign diploma that lacked additional documentation to show that the diploma had been evaluated to determine its validity and whether or not it meets qualifications for the position.
There were several broken Zoob Bot connecting toys with sharp points in the Gamma-Delta classroom. There was a fire truck with a broken door and a protruding plastic strip with a sharp edge in the Gamma Delta room. There were foam blocks in the Alpha-Beta classroom with teeth marks in them.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #7, who was a Young Toddler, are dated 10/31/22 and 6/5/23, more than 6 months apart.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4, who is a preschool age child, are dated 11/2/22 and 12/4/23, more than 12 months apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 17 months old, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 17 months old, includes 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/27/23-12/23/23 and 12/23/23-1/26/24, more than 30 days apart.
The file for Staff person #1 includes verification of First Aid/CPR training dated 3/18/24, after the expiration date of 1/31/24.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #5, #6, and #7 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #7 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2 and #4 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.
The file for Staff person #2 did not include documentation of the following completed pre-service training at the time of the inspection (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR.
The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #5 is dated 8/29/22, after the hire date (See LIS code sheet). The Disclosure statement on file for Staff person #7 is dated 2/24/21, after the hire date (See LIS code sheet).
The emergency plan on site was updated to include provisions regarding volunteer emergency preparedness training, and continuity of operations, on 9/1/22, after the deadline of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, which is recommended annually by the ACIP.
There was a medication, Insulin, which did not include a copy of the prescription, or written instructions from the prescribing physician.
There was a bottle of Ibuprofen in the child care room with the name of 2 children (siblings) on it.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #7 are dated 9/21/20 and 2/28/23, more than 24 months apart.
The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1, #5 is dated 3/3/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #8, #11 is dated 3/5/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #6 is dated 3/4/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.
Staff person #7 completed the following required pre-service training more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 4/5/21.Staff person #9 completed the following required pre-service training more than 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Get Started with Center-Based Care; Building Blocks for Quality; the training was completed on 3/2/23.
The Mandated Reporter training on file for Staff person #7 is dated 4/7/21, more than 90 days after hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for Staff person #12, who is classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.
In the Child Care Room at approximately 11:50 a.m., preschool children were involved in small muscle activity while an infant was sleeping in a crib.
In the Child Care room, a spray bottle of bleach, two cans of Lysol and sanitizing spray were stored above food in the child care space.
In the Alpha/Beta room, it was observed that used nasal tissues were not in a closed, lined receptacle. In the Gross Motor room bathroom, it was observed a sanitary napkin was not in a closed, lined receptacle.
In the Gross Motor room bathroom, the bottom of the toilet had an exposed screw that did not have the round toilet bolt cap.
The file for staff #2 and #4 was observed to have documentation of a health assessment dated more than 24 months apart.
The file for staff person #1 and #2 was observed to have documentation of mandated reporter training being completed more than 60 months apart.
The two most recent staff evaluations for staff #2 and #3 were completed more than 12 months apart.
The file for child #1 contained an agreement which lacked the release persons for the child.
In the Gross Motor room, emergency contact information was not present where children were receiving care.
The file for staff person #5, was observed not to have completed pre-service training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The pre-service training on file for staff person #5 was dated 3/8/22.
During assessment of ratio and supervision in the Alpha Beta Room on 1/27/22 at 10:12 AM, Staff #1 named 3 OT, Staff #2 named 6 OT and Staff #3 named 5 OT. Staff #2 named one of the same children Staff #1 named but used a different name, leaving one child in her supervisor group unnamed. Staff #2 corrected Staff #1 and stated she named the wrong child. Staff #1 stated the ID card did not look like the child whose name was on the card. The unnamed child was identified and Staff #1 claimed responsibility for that child.
The file for Staff #1 contained a most recent health assessment dated more than 24 months ago.
Upon assessment of supervision and ratio in the Gross Motor Room on 11/4/21 at 10:50 AM, 2 staff were present with 12 children - 4 INF, 6 YT and 2 PS. Staff reported the other staff member stepped out for an emergency. After waiting in the room for the staff member to return for approximately 5 minutes, the cert rep located the staff member in the Director's office looking at the computer. Cert rep informed staff of ratio issue in Gross Motor Room and she left to return to the room.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Solid Foundations Academy LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Mar 10, 2026 (background checks): “The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current DHS FBI clearance dated 6/25/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 6/8/20 DHS FBI clearance expiring.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Solid Foundations Academy LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Solid Foundations Academy LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Solid Foundations Academy LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Mar 20, 2026. 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 Solid Foundations Academy LLC compare with other daycares in Wexford?
It is #4 of 8 centers in Wexford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Solid Foundations Academy LLC last inspected?
Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Solid Foundations Academy LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Solid Foundations Academy.
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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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