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Todays Child Learning Center
328 Main St, Darby PA 19023 · License #CER-00246177 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 532-7499
- Website
- WWW.TODAYSCHILD.US
- Address
- 328 Main St, Darby PA 19023 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 204 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
During a Complaint investigation conducted on 6/11/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the picture of the child taken by the teacher degrading the child in front of a peer, and another adult.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- 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.
During a renewal Inspection conducted on 10/20/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and notice insulation coming out of the covering of the pipe in classroom Toddler 2.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/20/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed a cracked tank lid of the toilet cracked/broken in the restroom near the toddler room playground.
Corrected by Nov 3, 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.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damage ceiling tiles.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
At the time of inspection, the bottom area of the refrigerator was not clean and an operating thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator in the preschool classroom.
Corrected by Nov 9, 2022
- Violation
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.
STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED LEAVING A CHILD IN THE HALLWAY UNSUPERVISED.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED USING A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
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.
STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED PUT A CHILD IN A RESTRAINING CHAIR.
Corrected by Nov 23, 2021
- Violation
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 INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 AND 2 DID NOT VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING.
Corrected by Jan 21, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
THE FILE OF #1, HIRED 10/25/21, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE CHILD ABUSE, FBI, CRIMINAL AND NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF #3, HIRED 1/9/14, DID NOT CONTAIN UPDATED COPIES OF THE CHILD ABUSE, CRIMINAL AND FBI CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF #4, HIRED 9/6/16, DID NOT CONTAIN UPDATED COPIES OF THE CHILD ABUSE, CRIMINAL AND FBI CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF #6, HIRED 4/3/17, DID NOT CONTAIN AN UPDATED COPY OF THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2022
- Violation
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
- Violation
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 INSPECTION STAFF PERSONS# 5,6 AND 7 DID NOT HAVE CURRENT HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AS REQUIRED.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
- 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 STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT HAVE AT LEAST TWO LETTERS OF REFERNCE IN FILE.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 11, 2024 inspection noted: “During a Complaint investigation conducted on 6/11/24, the Certification Representative reviewed the picture of the child taken by the teacher degrading the chi…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 20, 2023 inspection noted: “During a renewal Inspection conducted on 10/20/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and notice insulation coming out of the…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 9, 2022 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damage ceiling tiles.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error