GROWING MINDS LEARNING ACADEMY

2025

1. Medium risk2/21/2025

   Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))

   On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, no proof that a notice to local traffic safety authorities had been sent in the last year was presented to the certification representative. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Will notify local traffic safety authorities of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/14/2025
2. Medium risk2/21/2025

   Age and Training (3270.31(e))

   On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #3 did not contain proof of 12 hours of childcare training within the last year. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Staff #3 is in the middle of completing the 12 hours of annual training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/14/2025
3. Medium risk2/21/2025

   Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))

   On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, children #2, #3 and #5 did not contain an updated health assessment. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Child #2 is not attending the facility until they return the health report. Child #3 and #5 will obtain health assessments. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 5/5/2025
4. Medium-High risk2/21/2025

   Building Surfaces (3270.76)

   On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the baby gate that separates the play area from the storage area has fallen down and created a tripping hazard and allowing access to an unsafe area under the stairs, where the provider does not want them to play. Requirement: Outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The baby gate has been ordered and will be installed when weather permits. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/14/2025
5. Medium-High risk2/21/2025

   Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

   On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, there was a gallon of Clorox bleach located on the floor of an unlocked cleaning closet, accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The Clorox bleach will be moved to a locked cabinet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 2/21/2025
6. Medium-High risk2/21/2025

   Comply with CPSL (3270.32(a))

   On 02/21/2025, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff #2 did not contain a copy of the NSOR clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENT: Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff #2 will not work in childcare position until NSOR certificate is obtained. The NSOR has been requested, and results should be arriving soon. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 3/14/2025