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Home › PA › Elkins Park › Beth Sholom Preschool
8231 Old York Rd, Elkins Park PA 19027 · License #CER-00254470 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. 3/10/2025 2. 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. 5/5/2025 3. 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. 6/24/2025
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
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that on March 6, 2025, child #1 and #2 were left unattended in the hall for about 30 seconds at the exit door by staff #1 and #2 during a transition to the outside play area. The staff did not alert director or security for a full 30 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2025
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, it was found that staff #1 did not have proof of pediatric first aid & CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1 and #2 did not have proof of fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, all children were missing updated emergency contact forms and agreements.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of the complaint investigation on 11/18/24, it was found that the staff person #1 picked up a child inappropriately on 11/7/24.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 18, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of the complaint investigation on 11/18/24, it was found that the staff person #1 picked up a child inappropriately on 11/7/24.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
At the time of the complaint inspection, it was found that on 8/5/24 staff #2 was working with staff #1 and was observed alone with 10 preschool children. Staff #2 is not qualified to work as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Facility will obtain supervision training through the ELRC.
At the time of the complaint inspection, Staff #1 was observed inappropriately supervising Child #1 by picking her up and putting her down forcibly on a chair and dragging her across the floor.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of the complaint inspection, Staff #1 was observed inappropriately supervising Child #1 by picking her up and putting her down forcibly on a chair and dragging her across the floor.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. Facility will participate in ELRC supervision training.
At the time of the complaint investigation, it was found that staff #1 has used harsh language towards child #1 by yelling aggressively at child.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
At the time of the complaint investigation, it was found that staff #1 has used harsh language towards child #1 by yelling aggressively at child.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 6, 2024
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 7, 8, 10, and 15 did not have proof of emergency plan training.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #2 did not provide proof of Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Persons # 2, 8, and 10 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 2 did not have a current PA State Police Clearance, staff 8 did not have a current NSOR certificate, and staff #10 did not have a current DHS FBI.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(b) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4).
At the time of the renewal inspection staff #1 did not provide proof of a required qualification level specified by the state regulations.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.
At the time of the renewal inspection staff 8, and staff 15 did not provide proof of a high school diploma and two years experience with children.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection all staff employed at the facility for more than one year did not provide proof of 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 had taped a child's diaper so that the child would not be able to reach inside the diaper.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
On the day observing the files Staff#2, Staff#4 and Staff#5 do not have the updated 1-hour health and safety in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(1)(ii) · Training conducted by an entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topic is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.
On the day observing the files Staff#1 is missing 3 clock hours of annual childcare training hours. Staff#3 is missing 12 hours of child care training hours.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) · 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. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
On the day observing the files Staff# 3 hired over 90 days did not have proof of Pediatric CPR and First Aid training in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
Observing the files Staff#3 hired over 90 days do not have the Health and Safety Training in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
On the day observing the files for Child#1, Child#2 Child#3 and Child#4 which is missing the start date on the agreement form.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
OBSERVING THE PAPAERWORK FOR THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAD NOT DEVELOPED POLICIES REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME/ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, CHILD MALTREATMENT, OR STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH CRYING, FUSSING OR DISTRAUGHT CHILD, AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL REGULATIONS 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.