THE LEARNING LOCOMOTION INC

2025

1. Medium risk12/9/2025

   Heat Source (3270.71)

   At the time of the inspection, in the toddler room, the heat vent which was accessible to children measured 123.9° F. Requirement: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact. Correction: A knob was accidentally turned on which turned on the heat event. It was turned off and the heat vent then measured less than 110° F. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/9/2025
2. Medium risk12/9/2025

   Running water - diapering (3270.82(j))

   At the time of the inspection, in the toddler room, the receptacle used to contain the water used for washing was full and staff person #1 acknowledged that it is only emptied every 2 days and not daily, as required. Requirement: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Correction: Water in the receptacle was emptied. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 12/9/2025
3. Medium-High risk7/11/2025

   Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space (3270.63)

   During the initial inspection, two water pipes were observed on the Preschool playground. They had covers which were not secured and easily removed, which then exposed a 7-inch opening. They stuck upwards from the ground and also posed a tripping hazard. Requirement: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. Correction: Water pipes will be cut to ground level, and a housing unit will be secured to the ground making pipes inaccessible to children. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/2/2025
4. Medium risk7/11/2025

   Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

   During the initial inspection, there were exposed bolts on the fencing of both playgrounds. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: Fencing screws will be capped with a metal or plastic cap to prevent injury. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 9/2/2025
5. Medium-Low risk7/11/2025

   Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))

   During the initial inspection, the operator did not have documentation of installation for the interconnected fire detection system. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: Attestation will be submitted to cert rep on 8/26/2025. The date of the interconnected fire detection device was approximately January 10, 1957. Inspection: Initial review. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

   Corrected 8/26/2025