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Home › PA › Gettysburg › Babes In Arms Llc
150 Hunterstown Hampton Rd, Gettysburg PA 17325 · License #CER-00255660 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
It was observed Magic Erasers being stored in an unsecured cabinet under the sink in the kitchen and were accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
It was observed in the toddler play space, mushrooms that could be harmful if ingested were growing at the base of the tree and accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
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.
It was observed that the door leading into the kitchen was open giving children access to knives placed on a table and cleaning products stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink. It was observed in the classroom, a toy shelf that was broken at the base of the back of the shelf that could cause potential injuries to children. It was observed on the toddler outdoor play space, a tree having growth from the trunk that is sharp and pointy and low enough on the tree to cause potential injuries to children. It was observed on the toddler play space an 8 inch opening between the bottom of the fence and the ground causing potential elopement of a child.
Corrected Corrected by May 2, 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.
3270.101(a) · Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.
It was observed in the classroom that there is not a variety of books to promote the children's developmental needs and individual interests. There are also not enough books to prevent long waits for use.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 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.
It was observed in the classroom that three of the bucket seats for the infant table were not being utilized according to manufacturer instructions as they did not contain safety straps.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed that nap cots being used by children were not at least 2 feet apart on three sides.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a) · 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.
It was observed in the classroom, the music and sound machines being used at high volume levels that could potentially prevent staff from being able to properly hear, direct and assess children while sleeping on their nap cots.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. 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.
It was observed that staff person #2 could not identify the specific children to which they were assigned. It was observed in the classroom that children laying on their nap cots were not able to be properly supervised by staff. The nap cots were placed in areas that caused children to be out of sight from staff.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
It was observed that staff person #1 was confining an infant to a small climber while outside in the toddler play space. It was stated by staff person #1 that the child was kept on the climber so that he would not get dirty or eat grass.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have been documented occurred 1/20/26. The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted for the year prior to the emergency drill documented to have occurred 1/20/26.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Upon inspection of children's files, it was found that Child #1 was missing the following immunizations: MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis A. There was no parental or medical exemption on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 16, 2025
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.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan on file, it was found that a Continuity of Operations plan was not included therein.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of childcare experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
Upon inspection of personnel records, it was found that verification of childcare experience following the outset of service at the facility at the time of inspection for Staff Person #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 24, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #3 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #3, staff person #3 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #4 must receive pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Until such time as the correction is implemented, staff person #4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #4, staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #2 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. Staff person #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Upon inspection of the exterior play space utilized by the infants and young toddlers for plan, at least 12-15 pieces of rubberized mulch from the adjacent playground was accessible to the children in the play space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found that a specific plan of accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions was not included.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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)).
Upon inspection of the facility testing logs, it was found that the fire detection system was tested on the following dates, leaving more than 30 days between multiple tests: 1.21.21, 2.19.21, 3.18.21, 5.17.21, 6.23.21, 7.20.21, 8.30.21, 9.22.21, 10.26.21, 11.29.21, 12.28.21, 1.20.22, 2.22.22, 3.21.22
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan, it was found to be missing a specific plan of accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency lock-down situation.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.