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Franklin County Child & Family Development Center
301 Lortz Ave, Chambersburg PA 17201 · License #CER-00245395 · Child Care Center
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- www.pathstone.org
- Address
- 301 Lortz Ave, Chambersburg PA 17201 · Directions
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When they operate
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 64 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
The file for child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and no written exemption was on file.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The facility lacked documentation that the facility provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain Emergency Contact forms that failed to include information if any on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)(2)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for a young toddler must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #1, a young toddler was observed to lack an initial health report dated no more than 6 months prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. This was evidenced by a health reported dated 07/10/23 present in the file.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for child #4, an older toddler was observed to lack an initial health reported dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. This was evidenced by no health report present in the file.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(4) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.
The files for children #1 and #4 were observed to lack documentation of an immunization status in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. The file for child #1 was observed to contain an immunization review that indicated missing documentation of the following recommended immunizations/quantity: DTAP/DTP/TD, HIB, Pneumococcal, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A. The file for child #4 did not contain an immunization review.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)(1) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
On 8/31/23 observed staff file #1, who has recently become the director of the program, did not contain documentation of 1250 hours of experience with children.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.74 · 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.
On 8/17/23, observed the emergency phone numbers were posted on a bulletin board and were not posted by the phone in the toddler room, the pre k counts room, and the pre k counts 1 room.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
On 8/17/23, observed a damaged door leading to the preschool room. Observed 2 exposed bolts on the gate to the toddler play area.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(e) · Toilets and sinks shall be at proper heights for children using them or shall be easily approached by means of platforms or steps.
On 8/17/23, observed in the toddler room, there were no steps or platform for the toddlers to use to reach the sink and wash their hands.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 8/17/23, observed a sand table which was missing support bolts and other support bolts were loose.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
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.
On 8/17/23, observed wood mulch pieces, which were less than 1 inch in diameter, accessible to toddlers by the shed and by the plastic tree house in the toddler play area.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). The child must be dismissed by close of business until either the immunization record is updated in accordance with the ACIP schedule or a parent provides a written, signed, and dated exemption letter.
On 8/17/23, observed child file #1 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
On 8/17/23, observed the most recent annual traffic safety letter was dated more than 12 months after the previous written notification to the local traffic safety authorities.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # -1- may not work in a child care position at the facility until a valid criminal background clearance is obtained.
Observed staff file #1, who has been working in a child care position for 12 months, did not contain a valid criminal background clearance.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed a jug of bleach and weed killer accessible to children in an unlocked shed in the preschool outdoor play area.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Observed shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the preschool arts and crafts area cabinet.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed in the pre K room, a broken protective receptacle cover which had rough edges sticking out of the electrical outlet. Observed a damaged gate cap in the preschool outdoor play area. Observed a fire extinguisher by an exit door which had a detached extinguisher anchor strap.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
Observed parts of a broken plastic toy on the floor of the preschool room.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
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.
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Observed child file #1 and #2 did not contain written verification of ongoing flu vaccines administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
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.
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. Staff #1 had a start date of 1/10/19 with a NSOR dated 8/4/20.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
The file of Staff #2, who was hired as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of the qualifications for the position in which the person was performing.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2021
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 8/18/21 the electrical outlet by the bathroom sink in the Toddler 2 Classroom lacked a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
On 8/18/21 the hot water temperature at the bathroom sink in the Pre K Counts Classroom was 116 degrees.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Violation
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.
On 8/18/21 the first-aid kit in the Pre K Counts Classroom lacked soap.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
On 8/18/21 observed a filing cabinet obstructing the exit from the Preschool Classroom into the Parent Resource Center/hallway. The filing cabinet was located in front of the door in the Parent Resource Center.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
On 8/18/21 the Pre K Counts classroom lacked a posting of a written plan of daily activities.
Corrected by Aug 25, 2021
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
The file of Child #4 lacked the child's departure time on the agreement.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
The file of Child #5 lacked emergency contact information. The emergency contact information did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The file of Child #1 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
The file of Child #1 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #5 lacked the name, address, and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
On 8/18/21 emergency contact information for Child #6 was not present in the Preschool Classroom while Child #6 was receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.131(e)(1) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The files of Children #2, #4, and #5 lacked a current influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
3270.133(1) · 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.
On 8/18/21 the prescription medication for Child #7 was not in the original container in the Preschool Classroom.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2021
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
On 8/18/21 the Toddler 1 classroom lacked a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in which to immediately discard a disposable soiled diaper.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2021
- Violation
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.
The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 7/8/21 with a previous one dated 6/26/19.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
The facility does not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
- Violation
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.
The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. The facility provided a record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/30/20, 12/10/20, 1/26/21, 2/23/21, 3/25/21, 4/14/21, 5/31/21, 6/30/21, and 7/28/21.
Corrected by Aug 30, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 7, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for child #1 was observed to contain an immunization record that was not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and no written exemption wa…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 13, 2024 inspection noted: “The facility lacked documentation that the facility provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 17, 2023 inspection noted: “On 8/31/23 observed staff file #1, who has recently become the director of the program, did not contain documentation of 1250 hours of experience with children.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error