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205 Windgate Dr, Chester Springs PA 19425 · License #CER-00253314 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 February 25, 2026, during the renewal inspection there were bathroom wipes and plastic disposable gloves located on a low shelf in the bathroom of the Leopard room#19 childcare space, accessible and in reach of children receiving care in the space.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
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 childcare space for children receiving care in the space.
On February 25, 2026, during the renewal inspection 3 out of 7 emergency contact forms were incomplete for children present and receiving care in the Leopard room #19, and 8 out of 10 emergency contact forms were incomplete for children present and receiving care in the Seahorse room #21 childcare spaces,
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have a current valid first aid training certificate.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #1 was unsigned.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the space where they were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking the consent required prior to admission.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 6, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Staff #1 picked up and shook child's left arm forcibly and dragged child #1 a couple feet away.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
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). 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current valid Pennsylvania State Police Clearance document.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: background checks. 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.
At the time of the inspection in the fireflies infant room a child was in the crib and out of the line of sight of the staff person who was engaged with the other children in their primary care group. On the same day in the outdoor large muscle play space 3 staff persons responsible for the supervision of the children using the embedded play equipment were all on the North side of the unit and the children on the South side were out of the line of sight of the group of staff, who were the only staff in the outdoor play space at that time all of which were observed by this writer as well as the facility's director engaged in their own conversation in a small circle facing each other.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not have health insurance coverage policy number on their emergency contact form
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 did not contain a current valid health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
At the time of the inspection there was a bottle in the young toddler room, where staff person #2 was caring for the children, that was not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 did not have the written consent for emergency medical care or the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 7, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the inspection the proof of inspection by a fire safety professional to verify the operability of the fire detection system was dated/completed more than one year ago.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 6, 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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking the verification of the current 12 hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 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 the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #6 did not contain a record of emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS:staff # 2 and staff #3- 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 #2may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 is missing an nsor certificate. The file of staff #3 has a NSOR certificate but there is a discrepancy with the date.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #4 ,staff #5 and staff #6 did not include a verification of experience.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(b) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. 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 renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include lockdown procedures, continuity of operations or specific staff duties or location of lockdown/shelter in place locations per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fires afety 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff persons #3, #5,#6 and #9 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. Staff persons #3, #5,#6 and #9 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3 IS MISSING AN FBI CLEARANCE, STAFF #9 IS MISSING A STATE POLICE CLEARANCE, STAFF #6 IS MISSING AN NSOR CLEARANCE AND STAFF #5 IS MISSING BOTH THE FBI AND NSOR CLEARANCES.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND INSIDE OF THE DUCKIES ROOM THERE WAS A SWIFFER BROOM NEXT TO THE SINK WITH CLEANING SOLUTION ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE.(CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Mar 10, 2022
Category: ratio. 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. 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 THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE FIREFLIES ROOM STAFF WERE NOT POSITIONED IN A WAY THAT DID NOT ALLOW FOR THE PROPER SUPERVISION OF THE CHILDREN THAT WERE ASLEEP IN THEIR CRIBS.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1)/3270.119 · 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. Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND IN THE FIREFLIES ROOM, CHILD #1 WAS IN THE CRIB ASLEEP ON THEIR STOMACH.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)(ii)/3270.192(3) · A record of a person with a positive tuberculin skin test shall include the results of a chest x-ray and evaluation for chemoprophylaxis. 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #4 CONTAINED POSITIVE TUBERCULIN RESULTS WITH NO XRAY OR EVALUATION FOR CHEMOPROPHYLAXIS.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #3, STAFF #5 AND STAFF #8 DID NOT INCLUDE A VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
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 RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2, STAFF #3 AND STAFF #5 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(h) · All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF #1,STAFF #2, AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN THE 10 HR HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO INFORMATION PERTAINING TO LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES,SHELTER IN PLACE,SHELTER AWAY AND NO ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THE LOCKDOWN .
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 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, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 2 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #4 AND STAFF #9 DID NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM 12 HRS OF ANNUAL CHILDCARE TRAINING THAT IS REQUIRED.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.