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1125 County Line Rd, Bryn Mawr PA 19010 · License #CER-00249725 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 #2 and 3 -- 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. Facility Person #2 and 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/4/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance. Facility person #3 was observed providing direct child care their file did not include a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training and a signed disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
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 the inspection on 12/4/25 the first-aid kits in the Adventurers classroom was missing gauze.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 10, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the inspection on 12/4/25 the crib for child #2 in the Red Cuddlebugs classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the inspection on 12/4/25 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
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.
During the inspection on 12/4/25 staff person #1 and facility person #3 were observed providing direct child care and their files included an initial health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months prior to their hire date.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 4, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file record for facility person #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and did not include verification of age.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
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.
During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file records for staff person#2 and facility person #3 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2025
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 inspection on 5/12/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 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) LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #2 and 3 -- 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. Facility Person #2 and 3--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff person# 2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include a complete state police clearance, and DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance and a NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
During the inspection on 5/12/2025 the file records for staff person #1,2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff persons # 4 and 5 were observed in the Caterpillars classroom with 9 children. Staff person #5 said that they were responsible for 4 children. Staff person #4 was asked three different times and they did not know which children they were responsible for.
Corrected Corrected by May 13, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/23/24 the insurance did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address on the insurance policy was not the same address as the address of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the inspection on 12/23/24 the emergency plans were not reviewed and updated (the address of the facility was not updated to the facility's new postal address).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection on 12/23/24 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection 12/23/24 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the inspection 12/18/2023 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record established. The file record for staff person #3 was misplaced.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
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 #4 -- 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. Facility Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 12/18/2023 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training. Facility Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the inspection on 12/18/23 the first-aid kits in the Adventurers classroom was missing soap and in the Yellow Butterflies Classroom was missing soap, and scissors.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the inspection on 12/18/23 the crib for child #3 in the Cuddlebugs did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the inspection on 12/18/2023 the Yellow Cuddlebugs room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 and 2 receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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. Provider will obtain handwashing/ hygiene training for staff person #1.
During the inspection on 12/18/23 staff person #1 fed child#4 strawberries without washing their hands or child#1 hands. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 1, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
During the inspection on 12/18/23 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 inspection 12/18/23 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 17, 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.
Staff person #5 was observed unsupervised with 10 children-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (3/13/2018).
Corrected Corrected by Nov 21, 2023
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.
During the inspection on 11/6/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 15, 2023
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 #3 and 6 -- 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. Facility Person #3 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 11/6/23 the file record for staff persons #2 and 4 included a state police clearance that did not include the record results (the state police was not completed). The file record for staff person #3 did not include a NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #6 did not include a state police clearance and child abuse clearance. Facility Person #3 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the inspection on 11/6/23 the crib for child #1 in the Red Cuddlebugs, and the cots in the Yellow Cuddlebugs did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the inspection on 11/6/2023 the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 4 were missing in their respective classrooms (Yellow Cuddlebugs, Red Butterflies, and Yellow Butterflies)
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE EXPLORERS ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED REST EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF STAFF #1 WAS CONDUCTED MORE THAN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE (DATED 10-14-21).
Corrected Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
Category: ratio. 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 RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING (DATED 12-29-20) AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2022
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. Facility Person #1 AND 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #4 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: background checks. 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.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY WERE PERFORMING (AGS PER STAFF WORKSHEETS).
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #6 IN THE DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY, LEAVING STAFF #3 ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 9 YOUNG TODDLERS 12:15 PM.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A TOILET IN NEED OF REPAIR, WITH A PLASTIC COVER LOOSELY PLACED ON TOP OF THE TANK.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF STAFF #1 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 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). 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 #1 WAS HIRED PROVISIONALLY ON JUNE 24, 2021. DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING INSPECTION ON JULY 12, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #1 BRING 6 CHILDREN OUT OF THE CATERPILLAR ROOM AND UPSTAIRS UNATTENDED BY A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51/3270.113(a) · 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. 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.
DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING INSPECTION ON JULY 12, 2021, THE RATIO DOCUMENTATION INDICATED THAT ON JUNE 16, 2021 FROM 9:30 TO 10:30 AM, AND JUNE 30, 2021 FROM 10:30-1:00 PM, THE INFANT ROOM CONTAINED TWO STAFF AND 9 CHILDREN (YOUNGEST 8 MONTHS). ON JUNE 28 THE RED BUTTERFLIES ROOM HAD TWO STAFF WITH 17 CHILDREN (YOUNGEST 2 YEARS OLD) FROM 10-11 AM. DOCUMENTATION INDICATED GROUPS STILL OUT OF RATIO. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.
DURING UNANNOUNCED MONITORING INSPECTION ON JULY 12, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED 25 CHILDREN IN ROOM #2, WHICH HAS A CAPACITY OF 22.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.