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Home › PA › Blue Bell › The Leonard And Madlyn Abramson Early Childhood Co
1920 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell PA 19422 · License #CER-00252387 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not document in writing the annual review and/or update of the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
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 # -- 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At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 contained an FBI clearance dated 12/18/20 which is no longer valid under the CPSL if older than the 60 months from the date of request.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. The parent's initials were on both lines for consent instead of their signatures.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
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 form for child #1 was missing the address and phone number of the release person.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
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 file for child #1's contained an emergency contact form last signed by the child's parent on 1/22/25. The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form last signed by the child's parent on 6/9/25.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. 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 recently hired staff member #1 did not include an initial health assessment with TB. The files for recently hired staff member #2 and staff member #4 contained initial TB results dated more than 12 months prior to the staffers' dates of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: ratio. 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 inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.
During the investigation, the director indicated evidence of mice have been observed in the building.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2025
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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Staff member #1 fell asleep while supervising children during nap time.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.
During the investigation, the director admitted that the 3-year-old preschool class was out of ratio due to a staff member being 15 minutes late arriving to work in the morning.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2025
Category: ratio. 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, staff member #1 who's facility file did not contain verification of completion of the Pediatric first aid & CPR training by a PQAS instructor was observed working unsupervised with children during soccer lessons provided by a third-party organization. Staff member #1 was not supervised by another qualified staff member who was at least an Assistant Group Supervisor and who has completed all pre-service trainings required.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
The staff data sheets submitted by the facility, reflected that the FBI clearance for staff member #6 and staff member #7 were invalid because they were dated more than 60 months from the date they were completed. Also, the staff data sheet reflected that staff member #8 did not have verification of completion of the Mandated Reporter training, required by CPSL to be completed within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: supervision. 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, hired more than 45 days; did not include the out of state clearances from Ohio. The Ohio State Police, the Ohio Child Abuse and Ohio Sex Offender Registry clearances were not in staff member #1's file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
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 inspection, the files for staff member #4 and staff member #5 did not include the annual staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. 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 inspection, the file for staff member #3 did not include verification of education or experience to qualify for a position as a group supervisor or any staff member position.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. 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 inspection, the file for staff member #2 did not contain any verification of education or experience to qualify as a staff member.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 expired Epi-pen was observed for a child who has an allergy.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
At the time of inspection, several nonprescription medications without medication logs and/ or names to identify whom they belong to were observed on a shelve in Waddler classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
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 member #3 and staff member #4 did not include initial health assessments with TB results which should have been received prior to working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
The staff data sheet submitted indicated that staff member #8, staff member #9 and staff member #10, hired more than 90 days; did not have valid Pediatric first aid & CPR training certificates from a PQAS instructor.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 an invalid FBI Clearance dated 1/2/2018. The FBI Clearance is invalid because it is dated more than 60 months and the CPSL requires all clearance are renewed prior to reaching the 60th month.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. 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 inspection, the file for staff member #4 include a school transcript that did not identify the name of the educational institution and without the name of the educational institution it is not an acceptable form of verification of education. Staff member #4's file did not include any verification of education to meet the qualifications for the position of assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of inspection, peeling paint on the wall and dust on the radiator were observed in the two-year-old classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 and #2 were missing release persons addresses and or phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 member #2 contained a health assessment dated 8/18/21 which is more than 24 months old. Also, the file for staff member #3 contained a health assessment dated 12/20/2022 which is more than 24 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of inspection, the safe routes policy was not posted in the facility..
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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 inspection, the fire drill log observed indicated fire drills weren't conducted at least once every 60 days. The log reflected a drill was conducted 7/28/23 and the following drill was conducted 10/28/23 which is more than 60 days apart.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
At the time of inspection, the fire drill log observed did not specify the time of day of the drills conducted.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 26, 2024
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 the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 staff person #12 did not have verification of training in the Emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 staff person # 7 did not have verification of fire safety training on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 13, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 staff persons # 5 #7 and #8 did not have verification of Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR on file. Staff person #5 and #7 did not have Health and Safety training (Get started in center-based care Building blocks to quality) on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
Category: health medication. 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: Staff Person #3 #5 and #7 may not work in a child care 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. Staff Persons #3 #5 and #7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 staff person # did not have an NSOR clearance, staff person #7 did not have a PA Criminal Clearance, staff person #5 did not have an FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 23, 2022
Category: background checks. 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 the renewal inspection on 11/22/2022 ceiling tiles with water damage were observed the child's bathroom. (Bathroom near front entrance boys room). and a cabinet door was broken in the preschool classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/2022 the file for child #3 did not have an agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 11//22/22 the agreements for children #1 #2 #4 and #5 did not include persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 30, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 the emergency contact form for child # 3 did not include healthy insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 the emergency contact form for child #1 and the agreement for child #3 had not been updated for a 6-month period.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 medication for Child #6 #7 and #8 was observed at the facility and was not in the original container.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 child #9 had medication at the facility and the provider did not written parental consent for administration of the medication
Corrected Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 the following staff did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility: #4 #5 #6 #7 and #10 and #12
Corrected Corrected by Jan 10, 2023
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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/2022 staff person #5 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 29, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/2022 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan had been mailed to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 11/22/22 the following staff did not have the required 12 clock hours of child care training on file at the facility: #1#2 #4 #9 #11 #12.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
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 the renewal inspection on 3/4/2 the following items were observed: 1.Ceiling tiles with water damage were observed in the front and rear bathrooms. 2. A damaged heater guard was observed 3. A damaged vent was observed on the toddler playground 4. The bolts on the toilet floor mounts were missing the protective caps.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.
During the renewal inspection on 3/4/22 medication was observed at the facility for child #1 and #2 the medication was not in the original box and missing the prescription label.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/4/2022 the health assessment for staff person #1 was expired.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.