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Home › PA › Devon › A Childs Place Extended Care Inc
524 Sugartown Rd, Devon PA 19333 · License #CER-00248911 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 6/4/26, staff member # 1 was observed changing 2 children. Staff member # 1 did wash the hands of the children after changing their diapers. Staff member # 1 did not wash her hands after changing the 1st child's diaper.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/4/26, Staff member # 1 was observed changing the diaper of 2 children spray the changing table after changing the 2nd child.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Non Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, classroom # 3 and 4 did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained health and safety training completed on 4/21/2025. Staff person # 2 has a start date on 12/19/2024. Health and safety training is a 90 day pre service training requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained verification of training on the facility's emergency plan dated 9/22/2025. Staff person # 1 start date was 8/11/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)(1) · A group supervisor shall have 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of a bachelor's degree in the approved fields. Staff person # 1 was listed as Group supervisor during the renewal inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, Certification Representative observed that the lock on an entry door to classroom #4 had a broken lock.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 15, 2025
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).
During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a child service report. The child was enrolled in the program on 2/18/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was last updated on 9/3/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was updated on the following dates: 9/3/2024 and the next update was 9/4/2025.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/2/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the staff and children sign in sheets for 5/19/2025 and 5/20/2025. Room #4 had 15 older toddlers in care with staff person # 1, 2 and 3. The maximum group size for young toddlers is 12 in one room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
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. 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.
The 2nd monitoring visit occurred on 2/5/2025 for this complaint.. On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. 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.
1st monitoring inspection conducted on1/15/2025. On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. 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.
!st monitoring visit occurred on 1/15/2025: On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(7) · An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 5, 2024
Category: supervision. 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. 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.
On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2025
Category: supervision. 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. 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.
On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.137 · An operator who observes an enrolled child with symptoms of a communicable disease or infection that can be transmitted directly or indirectly and which may threaten the health of children in care shall exclude the child from attendance until the operator receives notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others. The notification shall be retained in the child's file. Diseases and conditions which require exclusion are specified in 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27 (relating to communicable and noncommunicable diseases).
During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/16/2024, the file of the child infected with Conjunctivitis was reviewed. There was no verification in the file that the child was allowed to return to the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
Category: health medication. 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).
During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative verified that the facility was out of ratio on 4/9/2024 as alleged in the complaint. The infant room had 1 staff person and 9 children in care from 7:25 am to 8:10 am
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative verified that the facility was out of ratio on 4/9/2024 as alleged in the complaint. The infant room had 1 staff person and 9 children in care from 7:25 am to 8:10 am
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
A Childline compliant was received on 11/9/2023, Certification representative went to the site on 11/20/2023. As reported and confirmed by the facility director Staff member # 1 was the lead teacher for classroom # 5 while in transition from the classroom to the outdoor play space a child walked the wrong way and was separated from the class.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 10, 2023
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.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
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.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a hole in the wall located in classroom #3.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h)/3270.82(i) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathrooms located in classrooms #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not have a hand washing signs. In addition, the bathrooms did not have a lidded trash can.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: health medication. 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).
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #7 did not include an updated CSR assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the release person address.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)(3) · 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.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include an updated health report.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a pick-up and drop-off procedure posted for parents.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(d) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the certificate of compliance or DHS contact information available or posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 17, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During the complaint investigation inspection file review, the file of staff person # 3 is missing proof of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 4/18/2022, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT WHEN STAFF CALL OUT AND WHEN STAFF LEAVE IN THE LATE AFTERNOON PROPER RATIOS ARE NOT MAINTAINED.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 28, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.