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5016 Pennell Rd, Aston PA 19014 · License #CER-00250834 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.32(a) · 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 # -- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2 did not have a NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #6 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #6 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2, #3, and #5 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child # 6 did not have an updated health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for staff #3 did not have the answers to the questions on the DHS health form included in their health report. The health report did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases, information on medical problems that threaten the health of children, and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #1 and #7 was not signed by the parent within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 at the facility did not have an initial health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 9, 2026
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.
A child was unsupervised inside a classroom inside the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not know their care groups or the whereabouts of all the children in the group.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a expired CPR training on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5, #7, and #8 did not have documentation of the completion of the pre-service health and safety training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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 # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have an updated NSOR on file at the facility. Staff #8 did not have an FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file at the facility. Staff #6 did not have a mandated reporter training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 23, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not complete the health and safety professional development update as required by OCDEL.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the facility's emergency plan posted in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #4, #5 and #6 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not have an updated health report on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #4 only included an immunization record.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a health assessment with TB test results
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days. The documented drills were conducted on 3/12/24; 6/12/24, and 10/18/24.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion of the testing of the fire system at least once every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the emergency plan did not include the roles of the facility persons during the emergency. The facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency pla that identify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not identify the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, whose date of hire was 8/23/23; did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · 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 # -- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2, hired 9/19/23, had a Pa state police clearance that was "under review"; staff #4, hired 10/10/23, did not have a PA state police clearance or a DHS FBI clearance; staff #5, hire 2/6/23, did not have a NSOR certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there were no staff evaluations completed in the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first-aid kit in each classroom did not contain soap.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating".
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 the certification representative observed that the file for child # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a child service report dated within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the healht report for child #1 had not been updated in the last 6 months. The most recent report was dated 3/2/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a health report that was more than 24 months old. .
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 and #2 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility..
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parents of the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider had an emergency plan that did not specify the shelter in place at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child are facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a) · A director is responsible for the general management of the facility, including the minimum duties described at §3270.34(a)(1) - (6). The legal entity must continue documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is always followed. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by completing the approved DHS document for 3-month period, and maintain copies for OCDEL review as needed.
On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing and riding trikes. PQAS-Supervision training was implemented for all staff on 7/27/21 and 10/19/21. On 11/5/21 inspection, the Directors have not ensured that the staff are implementing appropriate supervision of children. In addition, the (CSR-KinderCare) document for ensuring staff/child supervision was not completed and documented as required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times. 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.
On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing, running and riding trikes.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 21, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing, running and riding trikes.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.