PREMIER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Written emergency plan posted (3270.124(e))

Toddler room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted. Requirement: 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 every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children. Correction: The emergency transportation plan was posted in the toddler room. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

Files for Staff # 1, # 2 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 contained Child Abuse clearances dated 6/4/17 and 6/9/22. File for Staff # 1 contained FBI clearances dated 6/5/17 and 6/10/22. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. The CPSL was revised on 9/18/2018 to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Correction: CPSL regulations will be followed. Staff # 1 has updated child abuse and FBI clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

No physical punishment (3270.113(b))

Between June 12, 2025, and June 24, 2025, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. Upon completion of the investigation, it was confirmed that on June 10, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, it was observed that Staff Person #1 lifted Child #1 by the waist, roughly set the child down between her legs and pulled the child's hair. Staff Person #1 was immediately suspended from a childcare position and later terminated from her position at the facility. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: immediately suspend staff and fire them/not allowing them to return. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

Pertinent Laws & Regulations (3270.14)

One of the school buses was due for its state safety inspection by 12/31/24 and as of 1/2/25 it had not been completed. Requirement: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Correction: School Bus #24 has state inspection scheduled Thurs 1/9/25. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).