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Home › PA › Ephrata › Pace Afterschool Program
510 Stevens Rd, Ephrata PA 17522 · License #CER-00245685 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.52/3270.53(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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. The related or foster children of an operator and the children or foster children of a staff person shall be counted in the staff:child ratio requirements.
Staff persons #5 and #6 were caring for a group of 24 children. 23 of the children were school age, and 1 child was a preschooler that is related to a staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Uncovered outlets were observed in areas accessible to the preschoolers (the gym, a hallway, and in the entry way).
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
The unlocked kitchen contained a working stove, which was accessible to the children receiving care in the gym. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2026
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
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.
Staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 were present with a group of 24 children in the gym. Staff were unable to identify which staff were assigned responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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)). To verify operability, a child care center shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days and shall maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
More than 30 days lapsed between the following manual tests of the fire detection system: 12/3/25 to 1/5/26 1/5/26 to 2/5/26 3/5/26 to 4/7/26
Corrected Corrected by May 5, 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).
On 8/8/25, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance on file that expired on 6/12/25, that was not updated until 6/16/25. All clearances must be updated every 60 months. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance on file that expired on 6/22/25, that was not updated until 6/26/25. All clearances must be updated every 60 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 26, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
On 8/8/25, it was observed that there was insufficient surfacing under the climber on the school age playground. There was approximately 5-6 inches of mulch present where 9 inches of mulch would have been required.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 10, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 8/8/25, it was observed that the emergency contact information for child 7 did not include health insurance coverage information or a policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
On 8/8/25, it was observed that the medication log for child 7 did not include dates for the medication to be administered. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(c) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be used in a way that does not contaminate play surfaces, food, food preparation areas and does not constitute a hazard to the children.
On 7/2/25, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children in an unlocked lower cabinet in the Grade 1 classroom (room 213).
Corrected Corrected by Jul 2, 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. The operator shall update the sections of their emergency plans that must address continuity of operations.
On 8/15/24, it was observed that the facility emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
On 8/15/24, it was observed that there was an uncovered outlet in the hall outside the preschool classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2024
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 8/15/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the door trim in the preschool classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.
On 8/15/24, it was observed that the mulch under the school age playground climbing equipment measured at approximately 5 inches deep. 9 inches of mulch should have been present.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 6, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 8/15/24, it was observed that child 5 did not have their health insurance policy number on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 8/15/24, it was observed that staff person 1 had a health assessment on file that expired on 8/10/24. An updated health assessment was not available.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.76 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. 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.
On 8/9/23, it was observed that blind cords were dangling from the windows in the gym to a length that would be accessible to the children. Blind cords pose a potential strangulation hazard for children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
On 8/9/23, it was observed that toxics were accessible to children in the lower cabinet in the back corner of the first grade classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
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 8/9/23, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the first grade classroom on the wall beside the kitchen set and on the wall between the 2 entry/exit doors.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 23, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 8/9/23, it was observed that staff health assessments were not updated in a timely manner. Staff person 1 had health assessment on file that expired on 10/15/22, that was not updated until 8/8/23. Staff person 2 had a health assessment on file that expired on 6/2/23, that was not updated until 7/10/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
Category: ratio. 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.
On 8/15/22, it was observed that rubbing alcohol was stored on the table in the meeting area upstairs where it was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
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.
On 8/15/22, it was observed that the carpet in the Kindergarten classroom was torn with separating seams running the width of the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 26, 2022
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 8/15/22, it was observed that the white doll bed in the preschool classroom had peeling paint.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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 8/12/21, it was observed that CPSL (Child Protective Services Law) was not followed. Staff person 1 did not update their state police and child abuse clearances within 60 months. Staff person 1 had a state police clearance on file dated 4/3/16 which expired on 4/3/21. A new state police clearance was not on file until 7/9/21. Staff person 1 had a child abuse clearance dated 4/5/16 which expired on 4/5/21. A new child abuse clearance was not on file until 10/14/20. Staff person 2 did not update their state police, child abuse, FBI, and mandated reporter training within 60 months. Staff person 2 had a state police clearance dated 4/27/16 with expired on 4/27/21 that was not updated until 7/9/21. Staff person 2 had a child abuse clearance dated 5/6/16 which expired on 5/6/21 that was not updated until 7/22/21. Staff person 2 had a FBI clearance dated 5/3/16 which expired on 5/3/21 that was not updated until 7/13/21. Staff person 2 had a Mandated Reporter training on file dated 5/5/16 which expired on 5/5/21 that was not updated until 7/8/21. Staff person 3 did not update their Mandated Reporter training within 60 months. Mandated Reporter training was dated 8/10/15 which expired on 8/10/20 and was not updated until 2/11/21. Staff person 3 did not have an NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) clearance on file before 7/1/20. NSOR clearance on file was dated 2/19/21. Staff person 4 had a state police clearance on file dated 7/31/16 which expired on 7/31/21 that was not updated until 8/5/21.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 20, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.71 · Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.
On 8/12/21, it was observed that the kitchen access to children was not blocked in the large school age classroom. There were two stoves present in the kitchen and the door was not locked.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 8/12/21, it was observed that the carpet was torn in the Kindergarten and Preschool classrooms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2021
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 8/12/21 it was observed that the padding on the basketball pole was torn and dangling from the pole in the large school age classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 19, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.