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Home › PA › Blandon › A Place To Grow Daycare
8477 Allentown Pike, Blandon PA 19510 · License #CER-00241576 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.102(a) · 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.
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep observed a crack on the side of the blue slide, and cracks on the shelf inside the blue Little tikes house in the Yard(Preschool playground). These cracks created rough edges in the plastic of the equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Child 3 did not have the parent's work phone number and Child 4 did not have the parents home address on their emergency contact forms. Child 3 also did not have the address for the child's physician or source of medical care on their emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Child 1 and Child 2's fee agreement were reviewed on 10/8/24 and 7/5/24 respectively. This is more than 6 months since the previous parent reviews.
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 Jun 5, 2025
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).
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Staff 3 did not receive mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire. This is evidenced by mandated reporter training dated 6/2/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 2, 2025
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). 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.
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Staff 1 did not renew their FBI Clearance within 60 months. This is evidenced by FBI clearances on file dated 1/9/2020 and 1/17/2025. It was reported Staff 1 continued to work in a childcare role between 1/9/25 and 1/17/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted Staff 2 had Staff evaluations dated 9/7/23 and 1/3/25, which is more than 12 months between staff evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During a renewal inspection Cert rep observed frays in the carpet of the Pre School Room (Room 3).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
During a renewal inspection on 6/4/25 Cert rep noted two incidents of more than 60 days between fire detection system testing: 3/1/25-4/1/25, and 5/1/25-6/1/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.183(b) · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.
During a compliant investigation on 3/10/25, Cert rep verified concerns that on 2/27/25 Child 1's information was disclosed on social media by Staff 1.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During an unannounced inspection on 3/10/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's file did not note the withdrawal date of the child. See code sheet for withdrawal date.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 an unannounced monitoring on 1/8/25 Detangler spray and caned air duster were found on an accessible shelf in the preschool classroom. Staff reported the contents in the containers were those on the labels. The labels were marked "Keep out of reach of Children"
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
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.
During an unannounced monitoring on 1/8/25 cert rep noted there was more than 30 days between fire detection system testing on one occasion: 11/8/24-1/6/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 8, 2025
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). 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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, staff #1 did not have NSOR and did not have documentation that it was requested.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, there was no handwashing sign at the sink in the toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, the refrigerator thermometer in the School Age room read 50* after multiple readings throughout the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 11, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, the written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school age room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/24, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the preschool room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2024
Category: transportation. 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.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations as required.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the notification to parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information about the facility's lockdown procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, there was no documentation of influenza vaccine or an exemption letter on file for child #1. Child #1 must be removed from care until such documentation is on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the most recent emergency drill had been conducted on 4/27/22.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
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.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/27/23, the fire alarm test documentation indicated the alarm was tested on 1/2/23, 3/1/23, and 5/1/23. These show gaps of greater than 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, there was a hotdog as part of the child's lunch in a container in the cubby of child #1.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #3, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisor did not have documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify for the position.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
Category: supervision. 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).
On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, there were no services to be provided to the family and the child listed on the fee agreement of Child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On 8/24/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for Child #1 and #2 did not include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 changed a diaper and did not wash the child's hands or her hands after the diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #1 had completed the required health and safety training on 9/17/16 which is prior to the acceptable date of 9/30/16.
Corrected Corrected by May 4, 2022
Category: health medication. 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.
On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
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 child care facility.
On 4/28/22 during the renewal inspection, the local traffic safety authorities had not been notified in writing of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
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 9/20/21 during a unannounced monthly monitoring visit, the thermometer in the refrigerator in the toddler room registered a temperature of 56 degrees. Staff #1 confirmed that the thermometer reading was near 60 when it was checked earlier in the day. The refrigerator did not feel cool when opened.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
Category: nutrition. 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.
On 8/12/21 during an unannounced monitoring visit, the locks on the cabinets under the sink in the preschool room, and in the School Age room were not working, allowing access to the cabinets that contained toxics including glass cleaner, bug spray, and bleach. These toxics were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
Marked corrected in the state record.