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116 Cricket Ave, Ardmore PA 19003 · License #CER-00252709 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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 inspection the record of staff member #1 was lacking tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At the time of the inspection in the 2 year old room at the rear of the facility there was no protective receptacle cover in one of the electrical outlets accessible to children in care.
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
Corrected Corrected by Mar 5, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
At the time of the inspection on the second floor in the toilet area of the preschool room, there was no lid on the waste receptacle.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the inspection the parents of child #2 had not given written consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 inspection the record of staff person #4 did not have proof of training regarding the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 had a health and safety training that was dated prior to the recent updates.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #7 had an incomplete state police clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking a written evaluation of their performance within the last 12 months. Staff person #1, #5 and #8
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 and #3 were lacking the information regarding the designated release person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 and #2 were lacking health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
At the time of the inspection the record of child # 1 had not been updated since 1/26/23
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection the record of child # 3 did not contain the consents required prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were in need of an acceptable transcript or diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the school. #3, #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
On 9/22/23Staff person #1 started a fight withStaff Person #2 in front of the children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On 2/21/23, Staff person #2 and Staff Person #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff persons #3, #9 and #10 have not completed Pediatric First AId/CPR in an approved curriculum.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
On 2/21/23, Staff #4, #5, #6 and #7 Files did not contain verification of childcare experience in order to qualify them for the position in which they are performing.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 2/21/23, at the time of inspection, the first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h)/3270.135(b) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
On 2/21/23, Staff #4 was observed changing a diaper in the Older Toddler Room. Staff #4 did not wash own hands after diapering the child. Staff #4 did not sanitize the changing surface after diapering the child. Additionally, handwashing signs were not posted at the sink located in the Kindergarten Room and diapering areas located in the bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 2/21/23, the refrigerator on the second-floor loft did not contain a thermometer.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
On 2/21/23, Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 Files did not contain evidence of annual influenza vaccine in accordance with the ACIP. (Exemption letters were not observed in files)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2023
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.
On 2/21/23, Staff #8 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The last health assessment was dated 7/15/20.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
On 2/21/23, a bottle located in the Young Toddler Room and a bottle located in the Infant Room were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 2/21/23, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written references.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 2/21/23, Staff #2, #3, #9, #11, #12, #13 Files did not contain an annual minimum of 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 and #2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 5/3/22, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working with children at the facility. The files belonging to Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain results of FBI clearances required by CPSL. (Continued non compliance from Renewal Inspection conducted on 3/29/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 3, 2022
Category: background checks. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-- 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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 3/29/22, during paperwork blended inspection, Staff #1(hired 8/9/21) file did not contain a child abuse clearance. Staff #2 (hired 9/3/21) file did not contain completed FBI and NSOR clearances. Staff #3 (hired 12/1/20) file did not contain updated PA Criminal (3/5/17) and Child Abuse (3/19/17) clearances. Staff #4 (hired 7/7/21) file did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #5 (hired 10/4/20) did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #6 (hired 3/23/22) file did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #7 (hired 3/17/22) file did not contain NSOR clearance. Staff #8 (hired 2/1/21) file did not contain Child Abuse clearance. Staff #9 file did not contain updated Mandated Reporter Training (5/24/16) required by CPSL
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
On 3/29/22, the file belonging to Staff #1 did not contain verification of education.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.133(4) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
On 3/23/22, hand sanitizer and lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in the Green Room (PS). Diaper cream was observed accessible to children in the cubby shelves.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 3/23/22, chipped paint was observed in the indoor gross motor room.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On 3/23/22, the tall shelf located against the back wall in the Orange Room (YT) was not secured to the wall in order to prevent it from tipping forward.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
On 3/29/22, Child #2 emergency contact information was not updated at least once in a 6 month period. The last update was dated 8/31/21.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.