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958 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon PA 19333 · License #CER-00245514 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of health and safety training as required to work unsupervised in a facility. Staff person # 2 and 3 cannot work unsupervised with children until this violation is corrected.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply and CPSL requirements 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain verification of mandated reporter training. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
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Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not have a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain an annual staff evaluation.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 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 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: supervision. 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 renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 was alone in the facility with 8 children when Certification Representative arrived at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed that the bathroom trash can did not have a lid.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(d) · One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/20025, Certficiation Representative observed that the children and facility persons were in the outdoor play space without the first aid kit
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed food spills in the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed there were no daily activities posted in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement form that did not specify the person designated by parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 files contained a fee agreement form that did not specify the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreements that did not specify if there are services that are considered as extra.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2,3 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the address of the child's physician.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed that there was no medical transportation plan posted in the childcare space.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: transportation. 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 renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreements and emergency contact forms that were last reviewed and signed on 10/17/2024.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 a renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/2025, Certification Representative observed that the bathroom located on the first floor did not a sign posted stating that hands must be washed before eating and after toileting.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/10/2025, Certification Representative observed that the classrooms did not have a transportation plan posted.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2025
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
Certification Representative conducted an onsite visit to verify corrections for the following violation: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative was made aware that the facility was using the playground on the property. The playground is near a road and a driveway entrance to the property area is unsafe and needs to have a fence constructed around the playground to prevent the children from accessing the road and driveway.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 27, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's telephone number.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not provide an address for the individual designated to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 9/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative was made aware that the facility was using a playground on the property. The playground is near a road and a driveway entrance to the property. The area is unsafe and needs to have a fence constructed around the playground to prevent the children from accessing the road and driveway.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 file did not contain a fee agreement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(4) · 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.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain a disclosure statement.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63 · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative was made aware that the facility was using a playground on the property. The playground is near a road and a driveway entrance to the property. The area is unsafe and needs to have a fence constructed around the playground to prevent the children from accessing the road and driveway.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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 an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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 an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 # 2 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. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #2 file did not contain a NSOR clearance and a disclosure agreement. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). 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 an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of qualification for the position.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. 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 an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain the results of a TB test .
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: health medication. 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 an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 file did not contain 2 written references. Both files contained 1 written reference.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(1) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization) and the establishment of a grace period that allows homeless children and children in foster care to receive services under this subchapter while their families (including foster families) are taking necessary action to comply with immunization and other health and safety requirements within 90 days of hire.
During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file does not contain verification of health and safety training as required.
Corrected Corrected by May 9, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.