The Learning Tree Child Care Center

On 2/6/26 the inspector observed the half door to the kitchen area was unlocked and ajar rendering the kitchen area accessible to children. On the counter just through the open and unlocked door a kitchen knife was sitting out and accessible to children.

CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE: On 1/27/26 the inspector observed seven of the facilities heaters (located in childcare spaces and accessible to children) and recorded their temperatures from the outside panel as follows; preschool room heater (near door) temperature 122.2 degrees, preschool room heater (near door to library) temperature 201.6 degrees, toddler room heater (near playground door) 158.7 degrees, toddler room heater (near entrance) temperature 239.4 degrees, infant room heater (far right) 212.5 degrees, infant room heater (next to bathroom) 167.4 degrees, and the cafeteria heater at 115.3 degrees. The inspector received an acceptable plan of correction from the provider on 1/29/26. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/1/26. On 2/6/26 the inspector returned to the facility and observed that all the facilities heaters remained accessible to children. Also, the half door to the kitchen area was unlocked and ajar rendering the kitchen area and stove accessible to children.

The inspector observed seven of the facilities heaters (located in childcare spaces and accessible to children) and recorded their temperatures from the outside panel as follows; preschool room heater (near door) temperature 122.2 degrees, preschool room heater (near door to library) temperature 201.6 degrees, toddler room heater (near playground door) 158.7 degrees, toddler room heater (near entrance) temperature 239.4 degrees, infant room heater (far right) 212.5 degrees, infant room heater (next to bathroom) 167.4 degrees, and the cafeteria heater at 115.3 degrees.

Chipped paint was observed on the side wall in the school age room.

A ripped mat was observed on the floor in the reading room.

Staff #1 did not update their fire safety training annually as evidenced by their previous fire safety training dated for 9/23/24 and the most current training dated for 10/14/25.

The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was missing in the preschool room, the art room, the toddler room, and the infant room.

During the unannounced visit the inspector observed the file for staff #1 and observed that the Pa Child Abuse on file was dated 1/21/20. This clearance needed to be updated on or before 1/21/25.

During the unannounced visit the inspector observed the file for staff #2 and observed that the staff did not have a health assessment or TB screening on file and is working in direct care with children.

During the unannounced visit on 7/8/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the last recorded fire drill was documented as 4/15/25.

During the unannounced visit on 7/8/25 the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility had a manual test of the smoke detectors on 3/14/25 and then again on 4/15/25, which is over every 30 days. The date of 4/15/25 also reflects the last recorded manual testing of the smoke detectors.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 2/7/25the inspector observed the portable cribs in the infant room that were not labeled as are required.

Durning the unannounced renewal inspection on 2/7/25the inspector observed a bottle in the infant room that was not labeled as is required.

While at the facility on 9/18/24 for the opening inspection the provider was unable to produce the original receipt for the proof and date of purchase for the functional interconnected smoke alarm system as is required.