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Smart Choice Childcare Learning Center
705 Macdade Blvd, Darby PA 19023 · License #CER-00255019 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 537-7151
- SCCLC705@VERIZON.NET
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- Address
- 705 Macdade Blvd, Darby PA 19023 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 23 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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 the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance for staff members #1,2,3 and 4.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- 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.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- 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.
At the time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and 3 did not have verification of valid health assessments.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
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.
At the time of inspection, the records for staff person # 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.
Corrected by Jun 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
At the time of review, the immunization records for children #1,2 and 3 were not in accordance to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(e) · The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
At the time of review, the facility retained children #1,2 and 3 for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance without updated verification in accordance to recommendations of the ACIP.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected by May 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
Corrected by May 30, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by May 30, 2022
- Violation
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2022
- Violation
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 PRESENT IN THE FACILITY ALONE WITH 12 CHILDREN.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 1 WITH FOUR TODDLERS AND 8 PRESCHOOLERS DURING NAP TIME.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE AN ANNUAL MINIMUM OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
- Violation
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE LEGAL ENTITY DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected by Apr 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT HAVE CURRENT MANDATED REPORT TRAINING AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.54(a) · At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #3 PRESENT IN THE FACILITY ALONE WITH 12 CHILDREN. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.55(a) · The staff:child ratio while toddlers and preschoolers are napping is one staff person to 10 young toddlers, one staff person to 12 older toddlers, one staff person to 20 preschool children
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 3 WITH FOUR TODDLERS AND 8 PRESCHOOLERS DURING NAP TIME. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHILDREN SLEEPING ON REST EQUIPMENT NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE DIRECTOR DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF CONDUCTING FIRE DRILLS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
- Violation
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)).
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FIRE DETECTION SYSYTEM WAS NOT WORKING AND NOT TEST EVERY 30 DAYS AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 16, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe were not in compliance…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 18, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of review, the immunization records for children #1,2 and 3 were not in accordance to recommendations of the ACIP.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 16, 2022 inspection noted: “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS # 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION IN ANNUAL FIRESAFETY TRAINING.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error