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1363 Naamans Creek Rd Suite 2, Garnet Valley PA 19060 · License #CER-00244724 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
On 3-9-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the lower glass windows in the Mobile Infants room had no visual identification placed on them.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
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 3-9-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the toy vehicles in the Blue Horses room and the Fisher Price farmhouse, house and Little People car ramp in the Orange Giraffes room were dirty.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
On 3-9-2026 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 were not present in the space where the children were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a wallflower was plugged in by the cribs in the Infants Room. There was Awesome cleaning vinegar and shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet in the Blue Horses Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
On 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash cans in the Purple Cats and Teal Turtles Rooms contained tissues with human secretions and were not lidded.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
On 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the Teal Turtles Room.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
On 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #2 and #3 did not include agreement forms.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #2 and #3 did not include the date of admission.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
On 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: health medication. 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 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
On 7-9-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were not present in the spaces in which the children were receiving care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 16, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
On 4-9-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the provider did not notify the regional office within 24 hours that child #1 received emergency room treatment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.20(b) · The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
On 4-9-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the provider did not mail or deliver a written report to the regional office within 72 hours after emergency room treatment of a child in care.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 21, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 2-27-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff persons #1 and #2 have been observed using harsh language in the presence of children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. Facility Person #2- may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
On 2-27-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 had an expired NSOR clearance dated 11-6-2019. The file of staff person #2 did not include a PA Child Abuse clearance or out of state clearances (Sex offender registry, State Criminal History and Out of State Child Abuse & Neglect Registry). The file of staff person #4 did not include a PA NSOR clearance, or out of state clearances (Sex Offender Registry and Out of State Child Abuse & Neglect).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
On 2-27-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff persons #3 and #4 did not include a Health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
On 2-27-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #3 did not include proof of education.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 28, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 7-25-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the changing table in Purple Cats was unlocked with Desitin, Aquaphor and A&D ointment. A container in the Brown Bears classroom was open on the 2nd diaper shelf from the floor and filled with Desitin, Aquaphor, Butt paste, A&D ointment and more.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
On 7-25-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the door in the Infant 2 room had no visual identification placed on the door.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
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 7-25-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the mirror on the dramatic play shelf was dirty in both the Purple Cats and Brown Bears rooms.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
On 7-25-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in the Mobile infants room was 50° F. The refrigerator in the Purple cats was 54° F.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
On 7-25-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the epi-pen for child #1 was not in the original container.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
On 7-25-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 7-12-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former employee placed their hand over a child's mouth.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On 5-21-2024 during a complaint investigation, staff person #2 confirmed that former staff member #1, pulled child #1 by the leg.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2024
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.
On 2-9-2024 during a complaint investigation, after reviewing staff files, the files for staff persons #3, #16 and #18 did not contain the 1hr Health and Safety training update.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 2-9-2024 during a complaint investigation, after reviewing staff files, the files for staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, #15, #16, #17 and #19 did not contain Pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2024
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.
On 2-9-2024 during a complaint investigation, after reviewing staff files, the files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #8, #10, #12, #15, #16, and #18 did not contain fire safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 2-9-2024 during a complaint investigation, after reviewing staff files, the files for staff persons #2, #4, #5, #7, #11, #13, #14 and #19 did not contain a Health and Safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: health medication. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- 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. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On 2-9-2024 during a complaint investigation, after reviewing staff files, the files for staff persons #4, #6, #9, #14 and #19 did not contain a State Police (Criminal) clearance. Staff persons #4, #6, #9, #11 and #19 did not contain a Child Abuse clearance. Staff persons #5, #7, #13, #18 and #19 did not contain an FBI clearance. Staff persons #6, #7, #13, #14 and #19 did not contain an NSOR clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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.
On 2-9-2024 during a complaint investigation, after reviewing staff files, the file for staff person #15 did not have a Health assessment. Staff person #16 had an expired Health assessment.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 21, 2024
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff person #2 hired on 3/6/23, staff person #4 hired in 11/2022, and staff #5, hired on 1/25/2023 did not have a completed health and safety pre-service training on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that: staff #1,hired on 3/20/2023, did not have out of state sex offender registry, out of state criminal history, and out of state child abuse & neglect; staff person #2, hired on 3/6/2023 did not have a DHS FBI clearance or a mandated reporter training certificate; staff #3, hired on 5/8/2023 did not have a PSP criminal history clearance, DHS FBI clearance, or National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR); staff #4; hired in 11/2022, did not have a DHS FBI clearance and a mandated reporter training certificate; staff #5, hired on 1/25/2023 did not have a child abuse clearance, national sex offender registry (NSOR), and mandated reporter training; staff #7, hired on 4/24/2023 did not have a PSP criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and national sex offender registry (NSOR), staff #8, hired on 5/3/2023 did not have a PSP criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, DHS FBI clearance, and national sex offender registry (NSOR); staff #14, hired on 5/1/2023 did not have a PSP criminal history clearance, and DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements for child #1-10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #7 and #8 did not have a health assessment with TB results on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written, posted plan identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(5) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #7 and #8 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(a) · An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not notify the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Certification representative observed during the renewal inspection dated 7/26/2022 that in the Green Frogs room there was paint chipping off of the wall, and also observed paint chipping on the sewage pipe that is in the outside play area.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
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.
During renewal inspection dated 7/26/2022, certification representative observed that child # 4 did not have health insurance policy # on emergency contact form. Also, child #10 did not have health insurance coverage, or insurance policy # completed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Certification representative observed during renewal inspection dated 7/26/2022 that child #1, and child #8 had expired Epinephrine medication.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31 (f) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 and #2 will have until 8/10/2022 to complete the required training.
During renewal inspection on 7/26/2022 certification representative observed that staff # 1 and staff # 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/first aid training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.