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Home › PA › Gilbertsville › New Hanover Child Care
2797 N Charlotte St, Gilbertsville PA 19525 · License #CER-00243877 · Center · Child Care Center
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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 contained a volunteer PA Child Abuse Clearance which is not acceptable for staff members.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.63/3270.102(c) · If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions. 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.
At the time of inspection, large tree roots were protruding from the ground in the play ground area was observed a tripping hazard.At the time of inspection, the amount of loose fill wood chips under the outdoor embedded play equipment was insufficient.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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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
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.
At the time of inspection, the air vents around the facility were observed with dust or debris on the surface. In the toddler room, the cabinets below the sink were unclean
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
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.
At the time of inspection, the surfaces of the shelves and wall in the bathroom in the toddler room were observed unclean. The light cover in the toddler room bathroom was unclean.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 12, 2025
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.
At the time of inspection, dust and debris were observed on two air vents in the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 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.
At the time of inspection, several toys in the outdoor play area were observed unclean with a layer of dirt on the surfaces.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 forms belonging to child #1, child #3 and child #4 did not include the signatures of the parents for consent of emergency medical and minor first-aid.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
At the time of inspection, child #1's and child #2's emergency contact and financial agreement forms were not reviewed or updated dated within the last 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
At the time of inspection, the file for preschool child #1 did not contain an updated health report dated within the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
At the time of inspection, the fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed with a tag indicating it was last serviced during June of 2023.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 11, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
Staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR on file at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.69(a) · A facility shall provide running water and a safe and adequate supply of drinking water that complies with the standards established under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P.S. §§721.1-721.17).
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the operator did not have the DEP water safety compliance document on file at the facility for the past year.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 1, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the playground surfacing in the toddler playground (including the protective play surface under the embedded climber - had areas were the tiles had separated and are uneven and bulging form the ground. Large tree roots were also observed in the toddler playground and can cause a tripping fall hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/2022 the facility did not have a plan for infant toddlers and children with disabilities and children with medical conditions within their emergency plan. The plan did not provide a method of transportation for all of the children to the evacuation.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 22, 2022
Category: transportation. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2021, the file for staff person #1 (hired 3/15/21) did not have First aid and CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Category: ratio. 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: 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 # 1, Facility Person #2 and Facility Person #3 may not work at the facility.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2021, the file for staff person #1 hired (3/15/21) is missing the FBI clearance; the file for staff person #2 (hired 9/3/21) is missing the FBI clearance, National Sex Offender Clearance and Mandated Reporter training; Staff person #3 (hired 8/30/21) is missing Mandated Reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · 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. 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.
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2021, the file for child #1 is missing a current Influenza vaccine and a letter from the parent exempting the child from vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Category: health medication. 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
During a renewal inspection on 09/14/2021. the file for staff person # 2 is missing two nonfamily references.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 11, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.