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Home › PA › Boyertown › St Josephs Hill Lutheran Church Day Care Cente
244 KOCH RD, Boyertown PA 19512 · License #CER-00245185 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 on 9/11/25 Staff 9 had emergency plan trainings dated 6/10/24 and 7/18/25, which is more than 12 months between trainings.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the following staff did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff 6 (Pediatric first aid and CPR), and Staff 14 (PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 and Part 2). Staff 6 completed Pediatric first aid and CPR on 1/8/25, and Staff 14 completed PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1 on 4/22/25 and Part 2 on 6/1/25.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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). 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.
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
During a renewal inspection on 9/11/25 Facility Person 16 had FBI clearance dated 11/17/24 and NSOR clearance dated 2/11/25, which are after the volunteer's first day with children. Volunteer 16 had FBI request date 11/15/24(after first day with children), and NSOR request dated 10/16/24(before first day with children), however Facility Person 16 was working as a volunteer and was not able to be provisionally hired. (See LIS code sheet for first day with children).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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 9/11/25 Cert rep noted the following staff had more than 12 months between their staff evaluations: Staff 1(9/1/23 & 9/1/25), Staff 5 (11/28/23 & 8/29/25), Staff 7 (9/3/23 & 9/3/25), Staff 11 (11/20/23 & 8/7/25), Staff 12 (12/7/23 & 8/28/25), and Staff 15 (5/13/24 & 9/5/25).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.74/3270.111(b) · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During a renewal inspection on 9/11/25 Cert rep observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in Room 1. Cert rep observed the daily schedule was not posted in Rooms 1 and 6.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During a renewal inspection on 9/17/25 Child 6 did not have the release persons on their fee agreement. Children 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10's fee agreements did not list their date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e)/3270.175(c) · 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. Manufacturers' instructions for use of safety restraints shall be kept in the vehicle at all times.
During a renewal inspection on 9/11/25-9/17/25 Cert rep observed Rooms 1 and 6 did not have the facility emergency medical transportation plan posted. Cert rep observed the Ford Transit 350 did not have the emergency medical transportation plan present. It was reported staff would not have been taking the emergency medical transportation plan with them when using the Ford Transit 350 to transport children to and from school. Cert rep observed the Ford Transit 350 did not have the manufacture instructions present for the child booster seats that were used in this vehicle.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
Category: transportation. 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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/17/25 it was noted that the most recent health report for Child 8, an older toddler, was dated 4/23/24, which is more than 12 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection on 9/11/25 it was noted the following staff had more than 24 months between their health assessments. Staff 2 (2/7/23 & 3/17/25), Staff 3 (3/23/23 & 5/8/25), Staff 4 (3/6/23 & 4/21/25), Staff 8 (7/22/22 & 8/23/24), Staff 10 (2/3/23 and 3/24/25), and Staff 15 (6/8/22 & 8/22/25). Staff 15 was on leave from 8/23/24-6/2/25 and returned to providing care 6/9/25. It was reported Staff 2, 3, 4, 8, and 10 worked in a childcare role between the date when their previous health assessment expired and when the new health assessment was obtained.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 9/17/25 it was noted Child 2's emergency contact form and fee agreement were most recent reviewed by the child's parent on 2/11/25, which is more than 6 months ago.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(a) · A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.
During a renewal inspection on 9/11/25 it was noted Facility Person 17 is a volunteer and was 15 years old at date of hire. See LIS code sheet for Date of hire and date of birth.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During unannounced inspection on 4/30/25 Staff person 1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): PA Required Health and Safety training. This is evidence by PA Required Health and Safety training dated 10/2/24
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 inspection on 4/30/25 Cert rep observed Desitin and butt paste in an unlocked accessible cabinet under the changing table in the infant room and Start Right water conditioner and Sludge destroyer in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the big room. These items are labeled "keep out of reach of children."
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
During an unannounced inspection on 4/30/25 Cert rep observed Plastic bags and gloves on the changing table in the infant room. Children in this room may still be putting things in their mouths. These items would be accessible while the children are being changed.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 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 inspection on 4/30/25 Cert rep noted 3 incidents of more than 30 days between fire detection testing: 10/9/24-12/9/24, 12/9/24-2/7/24, and 3/5/25-4/30/25.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 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.
The facility does not have a policy to address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 2024
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 #1 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 person #1 has a volunteer state police clearance dated 8/23/23, and a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 8/29/23.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 26, 2024
Category: background checks. 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. All staff that are working as provisional hires must have the requests for all required clearances on file along with the completed child abuse clearance and the FBI or state police clearance prior to working in a childcare position. Provisional hires may not work in a childcare position for more than 45 days.
On 9/5/2023, the review of staff files showed that the FBI clearance for Staff #1 was not requested until 8/25/2023. The child abuse clearance on file was for Staff #1 was dated 8/29/2023. The completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file for Staff #2 was dated 8/23/2023. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: background checks. 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)1-9. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-9. Staff person #2 will have until 10/14/2022 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): The required pre-service health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
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). 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. Staff person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff #1 had all required clearances on file except the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) at the time of hire. The NSOR was requested prior. However, the completed NSOR clearance still had not been received as of 9/21/2022. Staff #1 is well beyond the 45 day provisional hire period. See LIS code sheet.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person #2 and #3 will have until 10/14/2022 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 and #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2 and #3, staff person #2 and #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · 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 fire detection log at the facility is currently up to date. However, the log shows that the system has not been getting tested at least once every 30 days during the previous 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 21, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 9/10/2021, Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have written evaluations on file completed within the previous 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
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 9/10/2021, two cracked fence posts were observed on the playground located where the black top is. The cracked fence posts left sharp edges exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the Renewal Inspection on 9/10/2021, an expired EpiPen was observed in a lockbox in the Pre-K/Kindergarten classroom. The EpiPen showed an expiration date of June 2021.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff files were reviewed on 9/10/2021. The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 9/6/2019.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 14, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
During the Renewal Inspection on 9/10/2021 the fire drill/fire detection log showed that the fire detection system has not been tested at least once every 30 days since December 2020. The system is not currently inspected at least annually by a fire safety professional.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.