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201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata PA 17522 · License #CER-00241965 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The restrooms located in the outdoor pavilion were not equipped with lidded trash cans.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
There was dirt, food, and other debris underneath the changing mat in the blue room. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by May 28, 2026
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures outlined in subsection A. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. 3270.27 (a) The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for: (1) Shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. (2) Evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by § 3270.94 (relating to fire drills). (3) A method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. (4) A method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. (5) Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. (6) Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
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
The emergency plan parent letter did not include information about lockdowns, sheltering in place, a method to contact parents to notify them when an emergency situation arises, accommodations, and emergency drills
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The previous child abuse clearance on file for staff person #1 expired on 6/2/25 but was not updated until 6/6/25. The staff person worked on 6/4/25 with an expired clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 5, 2026
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
A child had a container of hand sanitizer hanging from their backpack.
Corrected Corrected by May 29, 2026
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.
A metal bracket was protruding from the brick wall on the toddler playground.
Corrected Corrected by May 24, 2026
Category: physical safety. 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.
During the school-age transition to school, four children were not accounted for when staff identified which specific children they were responsible for.
Corrected Corrected by May 15, 2026
Category: supervision. 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).
The record for child #1 did not include documentation that the facility had completed a child service report (or another approved form) in the past 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by May 20, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment on file for staff person #2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by May 26, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 7/18/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 had a Child Abuse clearance on file for volunteers. All clearances must be for employment purposes. Staff person 2 had a NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate dated 7/14/25 which is after their start date. NSOR certificates must be on file before a staff person begins working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
On 7/10/25, it was observed that child 1 was present on an excursion and emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or minor first aid.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
Category: ratio. 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 5/21/25, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by May 27, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
On 5/21/25, it was observed that staff person 1 did not have 2 written nonfamily references on file. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 5/22/24, it was observed that staff persons 1 and 2 had state police clearances on file that indicated they were still under review. A final, complete clearance was not on file. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2024
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
On 5/10/23, it was observed that the children's blue, stuffed chairs in the Green Room (young school age children) were torn, exposing the stuffing.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
On 5/10/23, it was observed that the Blue Room (children age 2) stored their first aid kit on a low, children's picnic table on the playground. The first aid kit was accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 5/10/23, it was observed that there were multiple areas of peeling paint on all four walls of the gym.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
On 5/10/23, it was observed that the cardboard blocks in the blue room (children age 2) were torn.
Corrected Corrected by May 22, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On 5/27/22, it was observed that peeling paint and exposed plaster was present in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Teal (one year old) classroom on the wall at the backside of the changing table. Peeling paint/exposed plaster was observed in the gym directly across from the barn doors in the lower left hand corner by the mats.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.