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Home › PA › Ardmore › The Childrens Ark At St Georges
1 W Ardmore Ave, Ardmore PA 19003 · License #CER-00245202 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During the renewal inspection on 08/25/25, Cert Rep did not observe staff person #1 wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 the renewal inspection on 08/16/24, Cert rep observed hand sanitizer sitting on top of a cubby in the preschool classroom, accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During my investigation it was found that staff 1 pushed a child head into the cot.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d)/3270.113(e) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During my investigation it was found that staff 1 used harsh language & tone, as well as used a blanket to restrain a child.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During renewal inspection on 9/20/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 29 did not know the relocation site for the facility when asked by Cert Rep.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 16, 26-- may not work in a childcare 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 #-16,26-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 9/20/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: - Staff # 16 did not have documentation of State Police clearance from the state of Florida - Staff # 26 listed as facility staff, did not have documentation of Delaware's child abuse clearance in file
Corrected Corrected by Oct 4, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.72(b)/3270.72(d) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open. Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
During renewal inspection on 9/20/23, while doing a walkthrough of the facility, Cert Rep observed the following: - the windows on the 2nd floor level did not have screens, and could be opened for more than 6 inches.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
During my inspection I observed that the facility has some peeling paint behind the rocking chair in the infant room.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home address on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 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.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the address for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(3) · The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's had excepted medication that was not labeled with a child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During my inspection I observed that staff 2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on January, 2020, did not contain a current mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired on November 2021 does not contain his out of state clearances.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
While reviewing the staff files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their address.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their experience.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.