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Home › PA › Abington › Play And Learn Gerstadt
1319 Old York Rd, Abington PA 19001 · License #CER-00255469 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
A Complaint Investigation was conducted on 03/23/2026, during the investigation on 03/13/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera grabbing Child #1 by the arm and pulling Child #1 with force into the indoor play space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, The loose-fill surfacing under the embedded playground equipment is 6 inches deep and does not meet the requirements for protective surfacing.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 25, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, the most recent Health Assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 01/03/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, the most recent Health Assessment and Tuberculin skin test results on file for Staff Person #1, hired 02/12/2026, was dated 11/16/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for Staff Person #1 to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
At the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 08/14/2025, the review of the video footage shows Staff Person #1 on their cell phone for five minutes, during which time adequate supervision was not being provided to the children in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, there were stained ceiling tiles in the Younger Toddler Classroom above the changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/03/2025, the updated agreement form on file for Child #1 was not signed by the parent. The provider could not verify that the parent was given the original agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(8) · A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/03/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain a copy of the initial written agreement between the parent and the operator. The provider could not verify that the parent received the original or subsequent agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/20/2025, the temperature of the water from the sink in the Infant Room reached a temperature of 112.8° F.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/20/2025, the grate on the bottom of the refrigerator located in Classroom 13 was missing and there was dust, dirt and food remnants under the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/20/2025, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 and Child #9 did not contain verification that the family received information regarding the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 4, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.
At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 12/23/2024, it was determined that Staff Person #1 did not check the diaper of Child #1 every 2 hours or when the child indicated discomfort by exhibiting behavior that suggested a soiled diaper resulting in rash to the child.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.21 · 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. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
At the time of the Unannounced visit on 12/23/2024, During nap time Staff Person #2 was observed working alone supervising 8 children ages 2-3 years old and Staff Person #3 was observed working alone supervising 10 children ages 4-5 years old. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have verification of completion of the required10-Hours CCDBG Health and Safety Training prior to working alone with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of the Unannounced visit on 12/23/2024, During nap time Staff Person #2 was observed working alone supervising 8 children ages 2-3 years old and Staff Person #3 was observed working alone supervising 10 children ages 4-5 years old. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have verification of completion of Emergency Plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the Unannounced visit on 12/23/2024, The file for Staff Person #1 contained a valid out of state ID for New Jersey, but did not contain out of state clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
On 6/16/23 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that a child cut his finger on adult scissors that were left in a bag on the ground. Cert rep verified through video that staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 were talking and not supervising the children at the time of this incident.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
On 6/16/23 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that a child cut his finger on adult scissors that were left in a bag on the ground. Cert rep verified through video that staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 were talking and not supervising the children at the time of this incident.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
On 3/28/23 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that a screen was broken.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
On March 14, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 agreement amount did not indicate the fee amount or frequency.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On March 14, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing child's designated release person address.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.