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1144 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell PA 19422 · License #CER-00244467 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(d) · Cloth and paper materials used as diapering aids shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross-contamination from a soiled diaper, contaminated hands or other changing materials.
At the time of inspection, a staff member was observed placing a contaminated gloved hand, which touched the child's diaper area, into a container of diaper cream prior to applying.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contained a Pediatric first aid/ CPR training certificate which was not an approved training conducted by a PQAS Instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 # -- 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a PA State Police Clearance with a rap sheet missing the disposition information for an offense dated in 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3, hired as an assistant group supervisor and observed working alone, included a high school diploma but was missing the verification of two years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of inspection, the door closer device at the top of the exterior door in room 3, that regulates and controls the door's swing was in disrepair. Also, in classroom #4 a small amount of chipped/ peeled paint was observed on the window frame of the window facing the hallway.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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 inspection, the emergency contact form for child #2 and child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #2, and child #4 were missing the addresses of the individual designated by parent to who the child may be released. Child #3's emergency contact form was missing the phone number of the individual designated by the parent to who the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 inspection, the health assessment observed in the file for staff member #2 did not contain the result of TB screening.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 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.
At the time of inspection, the financial agreement for child #1 and child #4 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months. The financial agreement for child #1 was last signed by the parent on 9/28/24. The financial agreement for child #4 was last signed by the parent on1/9/25.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 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 inspection, the file for recently hired staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain two written nonfamily reference letters from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Corrected Corrected by Mar 26, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of inspection, staff members in the mobile infant room failed to wash a child hand before feeding.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of inspection, staff member #1 observed in the multiple purpose room was unable to name the children in their assigned group.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 31, 2024
Category: supervision. 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 unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of the facility's Emergency Plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 26, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not have verification of fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 29, 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 unannounced inspection, staff person #1 file did not contain verification of required CCDBG health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a completed and signed health assessment form on file from medical professional.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 unannounced inspection, the staff person #1 did not have verification of TB screening.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 child care.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have the required individual file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 unannounced inspection, staff person #2 did not have verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, staff person #1 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
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 inspection, the file for staff member #1 was missing verification of completion of the "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022", the one-hour training course. The staffer's file included a Health and Safety training certificate dated 7/3/2017 which didn't include all the health and safety topics required for staff to work alone with children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 inspection, the file for staff member #1; contained an expired First aid/ CPR dated 3/10/2019.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of inspection, a broken lock was observed on the cabinet door under the sink in the Brown Bear classroom. Also, the wooden ramp in the outdoor play area was observed with a loose wooden board at the threshold of the ramp.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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 inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #4 did not have the parent signature for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were missing the addresses of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection, the emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #3 and child #5 had not been updated or reviewed by the parents of the children in the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
At the time of inspection, an epi- pen was observed without the original label identifying the child's name and health professional's instructions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff members #1 contained an invalid health assessment dated 1/22/2019. The file for staff member #2 only contained TB results dated 6/23/24, but did not include a health assessment reflecting a physical examination signed and dated by a medical professional.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff member #1, when questioned about children's hands being washed before eating lunch; stated handy wipes were used to clean the hands of the children prior to eating lunch.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.