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Home › PA › Felton › Growing Friends Childcare Center And Preschool
12184 WINTERSTOWN RD, Felton PA 17322 · License #CER-00252339 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The record for facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not include an initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 23, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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.
The record for the lifeguard does not contain a valid health assessment. This is evidenced by the health assessment on file being dated 6/2/2023, which exceeds 24 months following the date of signature.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
It was observed on 2/13/2025 in the Preschool room bathroom disposable diapers are being discarded into a swing top trash can and not a hands-free covered can.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
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.
The health assessment for facility person #1 (DOH see lIS code sheet) was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the record for facility person #1 containing health assessments dated 4/6/2022 and 5/29/2024. The health assessment for facility person #2 (DOH see lIS code sheet) was not updated within 24 months. This is evidenced by the record for facility person #2 containing health assessments dated 7/6/2021 and 9/18/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
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.
It was observed on 10/2/2024 in the Preschool Room an air freshener and a container of hand wipes labeled "Keep Out of the Reach of Children" are accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)) did not ensure the fire detection system was manually tested every 30 days. This is evidenced by manual testing occurring on 7/12/2024 and 8/16/2024, which is 35 days in between each manual testing.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 2, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #2 must be removed from a child care position by the close of business 2/21/2024.
The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of misdemeanor grade charges and/or convictions. The RAP sheet was not submitted to Central Region OCDEL for review. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION) The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a PDE FBI clearance and not the required DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
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.
It was observed on 2/21/2024 in the Toddler bathroom located in the hallway cleaning materials were accessible to children. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.
It was observed on 2/21/2024 in the Preschool Room Magic Erasers are not being stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
It was observed on 2/21/2024 two BINGO daubers being used for arts and crafts are not labeled as nontoxic. (CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
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.
It was observed on 2/21/2024 two (2) rusty nails are exposed along the wood border around the swing set area of the school-age playground. It was observed on 2/21/2024 several sections of weed barrier are exposed under the swing set on the preschool playground creating a tripping hazard. (ALL CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed on 2/22/ 2023 in the kindergarten classroom the first-aid kit does not contain an assortment of adhesive bandages. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
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.
It was observed on 2/22/2023 in the kindergarten classroom cleaning materials such as Lysol spray and disinfecting wipes are being stored on a shelf by the sink that is accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.135(a)(3) · If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
It was observed on 2/22/2023 in the hallway bathroom the toddlers use for diaper changing, the hands-free trash can was not working properly and staff needed to lift the lid to dispose of soiled diapers. It was observed on 2/22/2023 the bathroom connected to the 3 year old room did not contain a hands-free covered trash can for the disposal of soiled pull-ups.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(g) · Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement.
The file for Staff Person #1 DOH (see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 9/26/2016, which does not satisfy this requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.108(c) · Styrofoam cups and plates may not be used.
It was observed on 2/10/2022 the facility was using Styrofoam cups to serve the children drinks.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 11, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
It was observed on the fire drill log a fire drill was conducted on 9/20/2021 and not again until 12/1/2021, a lapse of 71 days which does not meet the requirement of conducting a fire drill at least every 60 days.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.