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Creative Kids Child Development Pa Inc

3011 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill PA 19026 · License #CER-00240767 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 36 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr1-Star programLast inspected Jun 22, 2026
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When they operate

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Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 36 children
25
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
6.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jun 22, 2026 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in a bathroom accessible to children, exceeding 110° F.

    Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

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  • 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 several damaged ceiling tiles in the first classroom.

    Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several high chairs without a T-shaped safety straps.

    Corrected by Jun 29, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

    At the time of inspection, the preschool age children's hands were not washed before lunch.

    Corrected by Jun 23, 2026

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  • 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 person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.

    Corrected by Jun 25, 2026

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Jun 16, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

    At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in a bathroom accessible to children, exceeding 110° F.

    Corrected by Jun 16, 2025

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Jul 2, 2024 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.

    At the time of inspection, the playroom where children were sleeping was not lighted by artificial or natural light.

    Corrected by Jul 2, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    At the time of inspection, the toilet fixtures in the toddler room were not in good repair.

    Corrected by Jul 9, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

    At the time of inspection, the hot water temperature in the infant room exceeded 110 degrees.

    Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

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Jul 12, 2023 — Renewal
16 violations cited · view state record
16 violations
  • Violation

    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 the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the training record reviewed for staff #5 did not contain annual emergency plan training.

    Corrected by Jul 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff person # 3 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. 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.

    Staff person #3 was hired on (see code sheet). Staff person # 3 did not have a completed PSP criminal history clearance, NSOR verification, or a signed disclosure statement. Furthermore, on 07/12/23 at approximately 10:30AM, staff person #3 was observed in a young toddler classroom working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    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 the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for staff #4 and staff #5 did not contain annual staff evaluation.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the training record reviewed for staff #5 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.

    Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

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  • Violation

    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 renewal inspection on 07/12/23 staff person #1 answered the front door for CR leaving staff #2 alone with (8) older toddlers requiring 1:6 ratio. Staff #3 was observed alone caring for (7) young toddlers requiring 1:5 ratio. Staff #4 was observed alone caring for (6) infants requiring 1:4 ratio.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 room #1 was observed being used as storage for stroller and supplies.

    Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the first aid kit observed in the infant classroom was missing tweezers and tape.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    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 the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a child service report.

    Corrected by Jul 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    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 the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the fee agreement and emergency contact form for child #3 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. Fee agreement reviewed was dated 07/22/22. Emergency contact form was dated 07/13/22.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the health assessment reviewed for child # 3 was expired. Health assessment reviewed was dated 06/15/22.

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2023

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  • 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment.

    Corrected by Jul 13, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 there were (4) lunch bags observed sitting on the counter with contents that required refrigeration.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 an unlabeled bottle of milk was observed in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom.

    Corrected by Jul 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. 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 the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of childcare experience.

    Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 no documentation was provided to support that annual emergency drill was conducted.

    Corrected by Jul 24, 2023

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  • 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 there was no documentation provided supporting fire drills being conducted every 60 days.

    Corrected by Jul 19, 2023

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Jul 25, 2022 — Renewal
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    Observed 7/25/2022 in infant's bathroom on the counter top a bottle of disinfectant spray that was accessible and in reach of children.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    On 7/25/2022 observed OT and YT classrooms were missing items from their first aid kits. The Young toddlers room was missing tweezers and Older toddlers room was missing soap from their first aid kit.

    Corrected by Jul 26, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

    Observed 7/25/2022 in Young Toddlers classroom the children's high chair T-shaped safety strap was missing.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

    On 7/25/2022 observed that child #5 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 1/1/2021. An updated health report is to be provided at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

    Observed on 7/25/2022 Child # 4 health assessment in file reviewed with no signature from physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP

    Corrected by Aug 5, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    On 7/25/2022 observed children #1 and 6 were missing required annual influenza vaccination.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.131(e)(2)(i) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

    On 7/25/2022 child # 1 and 6 were missing exemption forms from required immunizations of child's health report for annual influenza shot.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.

    Observed on 7/25/2022 child #3 EPI Pen was not in it's original container, provider kept medication in a zipped locked bag with child's name labeled.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

    On 7/25/2022 observed in young toddlers classroom Child # 1 & 2 bottle were not labeled indicating that it belong to which child.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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  • 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)).

    On 7/25/2022 observed facility failure to provide proof of purchase of interconnected fire detection system.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2022

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Feb 1, 2022 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE TODDLER CLASSROOM.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.166(1) · A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

    ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT FEEDING SCHEDULES WERE ESTABISHED FOR ENROLLED INFANTS AT THE FACILITY.

    Corrected by Feb 4, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 22, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in a bathroom accessible to children, exceeding 110° F.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 16, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in a bathroom accessible to children, exceeding 110° F.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 2, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, the playroom where children were sleeping was not lighted by artificial or natural light.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error