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Academy For Visual Arts
430 Cedarville Rd, Easton PA 18042 · License #CER-00241356 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 438-0705
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- Address
- 430 Cedarville Rd, Easton PA 18042 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 97 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Picnic table in the outside play area was observed to have peeling paint.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Fee agreement for Children # 2 and # 3 did not contain release persons.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
File for Staff # 1 was not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain New Jersey clearances.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
- Violation
Kitchen was accessible to the Preschool room.
Corrected by Apr 21, 2026
- Violation
Emergency contact form for Child # 2 did not contain name, address and telephone number for child's physician. Emergency contact form for child # 2 did not contain health insurance name and policy number.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
Emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Preschool room.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2026
- Violation
The infant room was using a broken diaper genie for disposal of diapers. The lid was broken, rendering it not hands free.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
- Violation
A bag of broccoli was observed thawed and warm on the kitchen counter at 10:20 am. Provider advised that it was frozen broccoli taken out to thaw for lunch.
Corrected by Apr 20, 2026
- Violation
Emergency contact form for children # 1 and # 2 did not contain parental consent for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid by staff.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
File for child # 3 did not contain an updated health assessment, last one in file is dated 11/1/24. File for child # 4 did not contain a health assessment.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the Fashion/preschool room. Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf in the Painting/older toddler room.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
First-aid kit in the Fashion/preschool room was missing tape. First-aid kit in the Painting/older toddler room was missing tweezers.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
A broken log was observed in the play area, accessible to children, containing sharp edges.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A daily schedule was not posted in the Videography/infant room.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
Emergency transportation plan was not posted in the videography/infant room.
Corrected by Sep 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint was observed in the Fashion Room # 3 outside of the bathroom.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
First aid kit in the fashion room was located in an unlocked bottom drawer accessible to children.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Files for Staff # 1 and # 3 were not in compliance with CPSL regulations. File for Staff # 1 did not contain the New Jersey SOR clearance and the Mandated Reporter Training. File for Staff # 3 contain an expired FBI clearance dated 8/28/19 and an expired Mandated Reporter Training dated 10/13/19.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Daily schedule and emergency transportation plan were not posted in the Printing Room.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
File for Child # 3 did not contain a Child Service Report.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Emergency Contact Form for Children # 1 and # 2 did not contain work information for enrolling parents.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 1 did not contain child's health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Emergency Contact Form for children # 1, # 4 and # 5 did not contain address of release persons.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
File for Staff # 1 did not contain an updated health assessment. Last one is dated 11/9/22.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 3 did not contain parental signatures for emergency medical care and the administration of minor first aid.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Emergency Contact Form for Child # 3 did not contain parental consent for transportation.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
Facility emergency plan does not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Facility has not completed an annual emergency drill.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Files for Staff # 1. # 2 and # 3 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
There is no medication log for the Epi-Pen belonging to Child #6.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
The facility emergency plan does not include the method staff will utilize to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, or the method staff will utilize to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #2 has not completed fire safety training since 2-8-23. Staff person #3 has not completed fire safety training since 4-10-22. Staff person # 6 hasn't completed fire safety training since 4-8-23.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training.
Corrected by May 2, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 does not have a child abuse clearance (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff person #2 does not have a state police clearance; staff person #2 has a volunteer state police clearance ((see LIS code sheet) for start date). Staff person #6 has not completed approved mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
There are two slats missing the top piece on the fence around the outdoor play space.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There is peeling paint on the table on the outdoor play space. There are two holes in the wall with exposed plaster where the toilet paper holder used to be in the Toddler bathroom.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
There is no handwashing sign in the School Age bathroom
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
The wooden climber on the outdoor play space is missing screws and broken in three places.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #1 and staff person #4 are not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The children are not divided into primary supervision groups.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
The following children do not have a child service report since 5-4-23: Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 & Child #5.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
There is no date of admission for Child #2 or Child #4.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
The emergency contact & fee agreement forms for the following children were not updated every 6 months: Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5. They were updated on 3-20-23 and were not updated until January 2024.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #5 does not have education verification of education on file.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
The facility emergency plan does not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The facility does not have documentation that they have conducted an emergency drill within the last year.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
The emergency plan does not include accommodations for the shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff person #1 & staff person #3 did not complete the required health & safety training within 90 days of starting employment at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
- Violation
Staff person #1 resides in New Jersey and does not have a New Jersey child abuse clearance on file. There is no proof that Staff person #1 applied for the New Jersey clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff Person #2 started at the facility on 11/8/22 and does not have an NSOR clearance. There is no proof that Staff person #2 applied for a NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 2/13/23 and does not have an NSOR clearance. Staff person #3 applied for the NSOR clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #4 & staff person #5 did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of starting at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
- Violation
Bath & Body Works lotion & hand sanitizer, both of which say "Keep out of Reach of Children" are on the desk and accessible to the children in the Preschool Room.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
- Violation
The first aid kit in the Yong Toddler Room does not have tape.
Corrected by May 18, 2023
- Violation
The cushion on the rocking chair in the Preschool Room is ripped. The wood on top of the changing table in the Older Toddler room is damaged. The pad on top of the changing table in the Young Toddler Room is ripped.
Corrected by May 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
There is no daily schedule posted in the Infant Room.
Corrected by May 18, 2023
- Violation
There is no child service report for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 or Child #5.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
There is no arrival or departure time on the agreement for Child #1. There are no designated release persons on the agreement for Child #4 or Child #5.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
There is no allergy information on the emergency contact form for Child #4 or Child #5
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- 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.
An updated health report has not been submitted for Child #3 since 5/19/21. An updated health report has not been submitted for Child #5 since 6/22/21.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
Medication in the Young Toddler room is in an unlocked drawer which is accessible to children. There is no medication log for the medication for Child #6 or Child #7.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
The original emergency contact for Child #1 was completed on 7/8/22; it was not updated until 3/29/23. The original emergency contact for Child #4 was completed on 7/12/22; it was not updated until 3/30/23. The original emergency contact for Child #5 was completed on 8/23/22; it was not updated until 3/20/23. The financial agreement for Child #1 has not been updated since 6/6/22, The financial agreement for Child #2 has not been updated since 4/5/22, The financial agreement for Child #3 has not been updated since 3/26/22. The financial agreement for Child #4 has not been updated since 7/2/22. The financial agreement for Child #5 has not been updated since 4/1/22.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(2)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
There is no date of admission on file for Child #2, Child #3 or Child #5. There is no signed parental consent for walking or transportation for Child #4.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administrative of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #4.
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
There is no education verification for Staff Person #5
Corrected by May 31, 2023
- Violation
Child #4 started at the facility on 7/12/22, but a health report was not submitted until 12/5/22.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2023
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
There is a bottle that isn't labeled in the Infant Room
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 2/21/22 and only has a volunteer PA clearance. Staff person #2 started at the facility on 3/21/22, and she did not obtain her NSOR clearance until 3/17/22. Staff person #3 started at the facility on 10/26/21 and does not have an NSOR or FBI clearance. There is no proof that she applied for the NSOR clearance or was fingerprinted for the FBI clearance prior to starting at the facility. Staff person #4 started at the facility on 4/4/22, but he did not obtain his NSOR clearance until 4/13/22
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Violation
The first aid kit in the Young Toddler Room is missing soap, tweezers & tape. The first aid kit in the infant room is missing soap & scissors. The first aid kit in the Older Toddler Room is missing soap, tweezers & tape
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
There cord from the camera is hanging loosely down the wall & is accessible to children in the Older Toddler Room
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
There is no arrival or departure time or date on which the fee is to be paid on the fee agreement for Child #1
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
There is no date of admission on the fee agreement for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 or Child #5. The agreement for Child #1 does not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 does not have the work address & telephone number of the enrolling parent
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
There is no health insurance policy number for Child #3
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
The facility does not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care & staffing provisions in the event of an emergency
Corrected by Jun 29, 2022
- Violation
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first aid procedures for Child #4
Corrected by May 29, 2022
- Violation
The emergency plan has not been sent to the local municipality
Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 20, 2026 inspection noted: “Picnic table in the outside play area was observed to have peeling paint.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 3, 2025 inspection noted: “Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf accessible to children in the Fashion/preschool room. Clorox wipes were observed on a low shelf in the Painting/older…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 25, 2025 inspection noted: “Peeling paint was observed in the Fashion Room # 3 outside of the bathroom.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error