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Home › PA › Conshohocken › Great Start Preschool
244 E 8th Ave, Conshohocken PA 19428 · License #CER-00254830 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 renewal inspection certification rep observed a child sleeping in a playpen. The playpen was missing 2 feet of space on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #-1- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1--, staff person #-1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #-1- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter health and safety training. Certification rep policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome. The policy was missing Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken, baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child, The prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2026
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
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The changing mat in front of the bathroom was ripped. The carpet in the playroom and all the rooms has carpet fringes.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
Child 1 was missing child service report (CSR).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 24, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
Child 2 was missing an emergency contact from their file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 23, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff 1 was missing verification of childcare experience.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
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.
Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter
Corrected Corrected by Apr 6, 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 # 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
File record for Staff #3 did not include Child Abuse clearance
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.
File Records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not include an written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
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.
File records for Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
Facility was observed with 15 children/2 staff members and the youngest child being 6 months
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Facility was observed with a child sleeping in an high chair
Corrected Corrected by Dec 17, 2024
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.
At time of renewal inspection, the wall vent in the bathroom was visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 7, 2023
Category: physical safety. 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 time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.91(a) · Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed.
At time of renewal inspection, a highchair was sitting in front of one emergency exit, and a rocking chair was sitting in front of another emergency exit, obstructing the exits.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1 WERE NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL PICK UP TIME THAT CHILD #1 WAS INVLOVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA THAT MIGHT HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED AN INJURY. WHEN STAFF PERSON #1 WAS MADE AWARE THAT CHILD #1 RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT URGENT CARE, AFTER LEAVING THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT REPORT THIS TO THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records. A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, UPON ARRIVAL, STAFF PERSON #2, WHO IS THE PERSON DESIGNATED TO BE IN CHARGE DURING THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE, WAS NOT PRESENT, AND THEREFORE FILES COULD NOT BE ACCESSED UNTIL STAFF PERSON #2 RETURNED TO THE BUILDING.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, AN ACCIDENT/INDICENT REPORT WAS NOT COMPLETED FOR CHILD #1 AFTER AN INCIDENT OCCURED IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA INVOLVING THE CHILD.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 25, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3, (HIRED 8/12/21, AND IDENTIFIED AS AN AGS), DID NOT HAVE 2500 HOURS OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
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 TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE LIGHT COVERING ON THE BATHROOM CEILING WAS DISPLACED AND PARTIALLY HANGING , WHICH COULD POSE A HAZZARD IF IT FELL. TWO CEILING TILES IN THE BACK CRIB AREA WERE STAINED AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED. CHIPPED WHITE PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY PERSON #1, IDENTIFIED AS THE SPANISH TEACHER, DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHID CARE TRAINING.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.