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144 Holly Rd, Gilbertsville PA 19525 · License #CER-00245563 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom they may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 1, 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). 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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 and staff member #2 included NSOR documents dated after the individuals began working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 and staff member #4 hired as assistant group supervisor did not include verification of two years (2500 hrs.) of experience working with children.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of inspection, the agreement form observed in the file for child #2 was not signed by the operator and the parent.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. 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 inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1did not contain written signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
During the on-site inspection, the staff members confirmed noncompliance involving a staff member feeding an infant the wrong bottle which contained breastmilk meant for another infant in the room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Part of a shelf in disrepair fell and hit a toddler on top of the head.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · 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.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 included a pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate which expired 5/23/24.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2024
Category: ratio. 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.
At the time of inspection, dust, debris and/or peeling paint were observed on surfaces in the multipurpose room, toddler play space and other areas around the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(4)/3270.133(7) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
At the time of inspection, a child's nonprescription was observed in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom bathroom without a medical log.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 30, 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.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #1 and #2 did not include updated health assessments dated with in the last 24 months. The file for staff member #3 did not include an initial health assessment dated prior to providing initial service in a child care setting, the only health assessment observed was dated 2/29/24 which was 3 months after beginning employment at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.
Child 1 was missing the HIB 3 immunization and did not have an exemption on file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff 1 did not have proof of Pediatric CPR and First Aide on file at the time of the inspection. Staff 1 will be supervised at all times by an AGS or GS who is trained in CPR and First Aide.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 5, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
An unannounced inspection on 7/26/23 revealed that staff person # 3 used a broom to sweep the floors and then used the same broom to sweep the tables where children eat.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 unannounced inspection on 7/26/23, 14 preschoolers were observed with staff person #1 and staff person # 4 outside in front of the facility. Staff persons #1 and # 4 did not have the children assigned to specific care groups.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
A review of video camera footage on revealed that staff person #1 pulled child #1 by one arm multiple times in an attempt to get the child to line up. The child's feet lifted off of the ground during this action. Staff person #1 also pulled the child several times across the floor towards the door.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
On 7/17/2023 the following was reported to staff person #2 "The teacher took the child by the hand, completely lifting her off of the ground multiple times. The child was in distress not wanting to line up. The staff member told the child that she needed to stand up and hold the ring on the walking rope. The child continued to cry and did not respond to the direction. The staff person repeated this action 3 more times until they exited the room" Staff person #2 did not report this alleged incident to ChildLine.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(iv) · 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.
During the unannounced inspection on 7/26/23 the file for staff person #1 did not contain verification of Education and experience as required.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the unannounced inspection on 7/26/2023 the fire alarm test had not been logged since 3/7/23.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 24, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.64 · Outside walkways shall be free from ice, snow, leaves, equipment and other hazards.
During the renewal inspection on 8/9/2022 the bottom cement step of the emergency exit stairs located off of the turf room was crumbled with an area of damage.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 29, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection on 8/9/2022 the bolts holding down the toilets in the Pre Kindergarten room were missing their protective caps leaving the rusty bolts exposed.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
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.
During the renewal inspection on 8/9/2022 the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; 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.
During the unannounced inspection on 12/2/2021 11 young toddlers were observed with staff persons #1 and #2.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a)/3270.119 · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 12/2/21 child #1 was observed sleeping in a glider/swing and child #2 was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. Staff person #3 stated they had been sleeping for about 10 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 unannounced inspection on 12/2/2021 staff persons #3 and #4 did not know the last names of the children in their assigned care groups.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: supervision. 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.
During the unannounced inspection on 12/2/21 a review of the fire alarm test log revealed that no test had been held between 10/29/21 and 12/2/21.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.21/3270.166(4) · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
The operator self reported that on 11/12/2021 Staff person #1 gave child #1 a bottle of breast milk that was provided for Child #2.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 6, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection the bottle for child #1 was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
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.
On 9/10/21, during renewal inspection, proof of purchase for fire detection system as required by Act 62 of 2020, was not observed on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.