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Home › PA › Berwyn › A Childs Place At Hillside Elementary
507 Howellville Rd, Berwyn PA 19312 · License #CER-00251458 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/14/2026, Certification Representative observed 2 trashcans in the childcare space without lids. The trash cans contained food wrappers and used hand towels.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 2, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/14/2026, Staff member # 1 and 2 files contained out of state clearances that were obtained after the staff persons began working with children. Out of state clearances are required to be presented with the PA clearances at the outset of service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 29, 2026
Category: background checks. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/14/2026, staff person # 3's file was reviewed. Staff person # 3 file contained a health assessment that was valid for 11/19/23 to 11/19/25. The current health assessment is dated 12/21/25. The health assessment should have been updated prior to December 2025. Staff person #4 file was reviewed. Staff person # 4 file contained a health assessment that was valid for 12/17/23 to 12/17/23. The current health assessment is dated 1/6/2026. The health assessment should have been updated prior to January 2026.
Disposition: Non 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 Jan 29, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/18/2024, Certification Representative (CR) viewed the videotape from the school cafeteria. The video tape showed staff member # 1 grabbing the child by the arm and dragging him across the floor and making him sit down.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/18/2024, 1 child file was reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a report for the incident when the child required 1st aid from the school nurse.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/18/2024, Certification Representative (CR) viewed the videotape from the school cafeteria. The video tape showed staff member # 1 grabbing the child by the arm and dragging him across the floor and making him sit down.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 24, 2024
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 1/23/2024, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files included an emergency contact form that did not address parental consent for swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
Child #1 did not have emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
The facility did not have notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a)/3270.191 · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. An individual record is required for each facility person.
While conducted a follow-up inspection, continued noncompliance observing staff persons #1 and 2 were caring for children without having a complete file on site. Department Representative did not have immediate access to these records at time of inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2022
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. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children.
During the inspection conducted on 10/03/22 child care space had a total of 22 children present. Staff person #1 was asked for the names of the children responsible for. Staff person #1 could not identify children specifically assigned to child care group.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
It was observed on 10/03/22 the program could not provide staff persons records at the time of the inspection, and did not have these files on site physically or electronically.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
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.
It was observed on 10/03/22 the program's emergency plan did not include emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
It was observed on 10/03/22 the program did not have verification of annual emergency drill being conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
It was observed on 10/03/22 the facilities current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used for parents to access.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 13, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.