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Twin Spring Farm Toddler Center
1632 E Butler Pike, Ambler PA 19002 · License #CER-00245309 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 646-2665
- Website
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- Address
- 1632 E Butler Pike, Ambler PA 19002 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 143 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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 inspection, there was a damaged door in the rear of the facility. The door had peeling paint and broken wood.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Per video, a staff person was observed nudging a child off a toy with their foot.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a)/3270.102(g) · 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. Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.
During the inspection, a Bumbo infant chair was observed on the floor where children were playing. The chair did not have the required safety strap.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
There was no T-safety strap on the high chairs used by children in the facility during the inspection on 8/16/24.
Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
- Violation
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 time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have updated health and safety training documented in her record as required.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
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 time of inspection, staff person # 1,2 and 5 did not have documented training regarding the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
At time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and #5 did not have proof of age documented in file to verify age of staff.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have proof of education documented in her record to help qualify her for the position of aide in facility.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During time of inspection, the first aid kit in room # 8 was missing tweezers in the first aid kit.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.
It was observed during inspection of room # 10 that facility staff were using Fabulouso cleaning solution which has been recalled for being hazardous to individuals by the consumer product safety commission.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The parents of children # 1 and 4 did not have updated health assessments documented in their records.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At time of inspection, child # 2,4 and 5 did not have immunization for influenza or letters of exemption documented in their records.
Corrected by Jul 14, 2023
- Violation
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 time of inspection, staff person # 4 and #5 did not have required initial health assessments with proof of TB screening documented in their records.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have proof of negative TB screening documented in their record.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have two non-family references documented in their record.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of obtaining 12 hours of childcare training documented in their record.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff person #1 reported back to work after lunch intoxicated posing a threat to the safety of the children in care.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During time of inspection, I observed hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies were out and assessible to children in room #2 and #3.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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.Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During time of inspection, there was chipped paint and/or plaster on the wall in room # 9.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
During time of inspection, the refrigerator in room # 9 was not maintaining a temperature of 45 degrees or under as required.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
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.
During inspection, it was observed that child # 2 had a health assessment that was over 1 year and did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
At time of inspection, child #1-3 did not have updated immunization for influenza or an immunization exemption form signed by the parent documented in their records.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Staff person # 1-2, 4,6-9 did not have the required 12 hours of annual childcare training documented in their records as required.
Corrected by Oct 21, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 29, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, there was a damaged door in the rear of the facility. The door had peeling paint and broken wood.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 7, 2024 inspection noted: “Per video, a staff person was observed nudging a child off a toy with their foot.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 6, 2024 inspection noted: “During the inspection, a Bumbo infant chair was observed on the floor where children were playing. The chair did not have the required safety strap.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error