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Home › PA › Glenside › Gpy Copper Beech Elementary School
825 N Easton Rd, Glenside PA 19038 · License #CER-00254958 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Observed 3/19/2026 facility did not contain a written agreement between school and child care program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal of hazardous materials and biological contaminants.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Observed 3/19/2026 Child # 5 did not contain an agreement form in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 3/19/2026 child # 1,2 and 4 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form
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
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) · 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. 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.
Observed 3/19/2026 Staff #1 TB test did not include the date of the tuberculosis screening test was read.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Observed 3/19/2026 the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
Observed 3/19/2026 child #3 and 5 file did not contain an initial health report in their file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed 9/4/2025 Child # 1 EPI Pen were not in its original container and was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed 9/4/2025 it was documented that the last fire drill was conducted 2/11/2025. Fire drills are to be conducted at least once every 60 days maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 5, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Observed 9/17/2025 that staff members #1 and 2 used wall sits as a form of redirection or behavior modification towards students who were in trouble.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
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.
Observed 3/13/2025 Staff person #1, staff #2 and staff# 5 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 12/2024 (staff 1), 2/2025 (staff 2) and 7/2024 (staff #5). Staff #7 file did not contain an approved DHS required Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
Observed 3/13/2025 staff #4 and 5 was missing the date the results of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method included with their health screening.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
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.
Observed 3/13/2025 The file for staff #6 did not contain out of state clearances from New York and Florida.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format. 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.
Observed on 3/13/2025 Staff # 4 stated they had 6 children in their care during inspection but after dismissing staff #4 stated they had 8 children in their care in their childcare space, leaving 2 children unassigned.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.121(a) · The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.
Observed 3/13/2025 Child #2,3 and 4 did not contain an agreement form in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 3/13/2025 staff # 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 2/24/2023 and staff #7 was 5/9/2022, both the medical assessments exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(b) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Observed 3/13/2025 staff #6 health assessment was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title or address of physician office.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
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.
Observed 3/13/2025 staff #3 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · 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. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
Observed 3/13/2025, Fire drills were not conducted since February 2024 to September 2024, and there was not a written record of the fire drills conducted on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed 3/13/202 Staff #1,2 and 7 were missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
Observed 3/13/2025 children #1-5 did not contain health reports and immunization records in their files.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 8, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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. Children must be supervised at all times.
Observed on 4/18/2024 Continue non-compliance observed on 3/30/2024, staff #1 was observed supervising 21 children alone. When staff #2 arrived, it was observed that staff # 1 and 2 were supervising 29 children alone exceeding the ratio of 2:24 with the youngest age 5 years old to 10 years old.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
Observed 3/20/2024 there was not an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location during the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #-1,3 and 4 will have until 4/17/2024 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1,3 and 4 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family childcare home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #-1,3 and 4 staff person #1,3 and 4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Observed 3/20/2024 Staff person #1,3 and 4 has not completed the following required pre-service Pediatric CPR/ First Aid training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #5 did not complete the one-hour health and safety training course update for staff members who taken the course prior to 10/4/2022.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 30, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52/3270.113(a) · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). 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.
Observed 3/20/2024 staff #1 and staff #2 were observed supervising 33 children with the youngest in kindergarten and oldest a 5th grader supervising over the capacity of the group size of 24.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
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.
Observed 3/20/2024 staff # 1 and #2 could not identify children assigned and responsibility for supervision of specific children.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Observed 3/20/2024 Child # 2 & 3 file were missing a periodic review and update on the emergency contact and agreement form information.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(c) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.
Observed 3/20/2024 Child #1 health assessment was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.
Corrected Corrected by May 10, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
Observed 3/20/2024 staff #1 file was missing a health assessment. Staff #1 was also missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. Staff # 2 medical assessment on file was dated for 2/3/2022, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Observed 3/20/2024 there was no posting of the safe routes in a conspicuous location in the child care facility at time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
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.
Observed 3/20/2024 staff #6 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
Observed 3/20/2024 there was no current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 25, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed 3/20/2024 Staff #5 was missing 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed 3/21/2023 staff #1 and 2 file did not contain CPR and first aid training both staff have passed their provisional hire date of completing the training within 90 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 8, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(f) · 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.
Observed 3/21/2023 children files #1,2, and 4 were missing a periodic 6-month review in the emergency contact forms.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f)/3270.31(g) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. 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.
Observed 3/21/2023 Staff #3 was missing the required Health and safety training from file. Staff # 3 surpassed the provisional hire date of completing the require training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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 and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Observed 3/21/2023 The file of facility person #1 hired 9/16/22 does not contain out of state clearances for the state of New York. Facility person #7 hired 10/3/22 does not contain out of state clearances for the state of Texas. Both observed supervising children independently.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.122 · A child shall be interviewed or observed by the operator and when possible shall have the opportunity to visit the facility prior to being admitted for care. The child shall be told as much about the service being planned as he can understand. If the parent indicates that the child has a special need, the operator shall discuss the condition with the parent, and comply with §§3270.17, 3270.124 and 3270.131 (relating to service to a child with special needs; emergency contact information; and health information).
Observed 3/21/2023 children files #3 and 5 did not contain an agreement form on file between the parent and the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
Observed 3/21/2023 children files #1 and 2 did not contain a signature from the operator of the agreement from the parent and operator.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Observed 3/21/2023 child file #1 emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Observed 3/21/2023 staff# 1 was missing a health assessment in their file. A health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting and every 24 months thereafter.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
Observed 3/21/2023 staff #1 was missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
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.
Observed 3/21/2023 staff #4 and 6 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed 3/21/2023 staff #5 file did not include their annual 12-hour of childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 13, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.