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Home › PA › Hatfield › Friendship House Day Care Center
1333 Cowpath Rd, Hatfield PA 19440 · License #CER-00255541 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have evaluated degree on file and facility person #5 did not have verification of education on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 31, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
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 children #1 and #3 did not have their application date on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.14/3270.14 · 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. 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.
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policy to address the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment Also, their emergency plan does not address continuity of operations and specifies the role of all facility persons including volunteers. Also, facility person #7 did not emergency plan training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection facility emergency plan was not documented that it was reviewed at least annually.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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.
At the time of inspection facility persons #5 and #6 did not have pediatric first aid /CPR training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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.
At the time of inspection facility persons #4, #5 and #7 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 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 # 07 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 #07 employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
At the time of inspection facility persons#4 and #6 did not have their DHS FBI clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 did not have their annual staff evaluation on file.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.36(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate and have completed a post-secondary training curriculum described in §3270.31(c). 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.
At the time of inspection facility person #7 did not verified education and experience on file, and facility person #4 needs to have their master's degree translated and evaluated.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
At the time of inspection young cub and Busy Bees classrooms did not have tweezers in their first aid kit.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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 did not have their financial agreement updated every 6 months.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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 inspection facility's emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
At the time of inspection 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 Jun 11, 2025
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 inspection facility did not 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 childcare facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
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.
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed that staff person# 4 file did not include health and safety training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: health medication. 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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed in classroom#2 had chipped blue paint and visible plaster in the play area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed in classroom#2 did not have required handwashing sign posted in the diapering area.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed the infant room did not have daily activity posted in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · 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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed child#3 was not sleeping in the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed child#1 emergency contact form did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed child#2 cup was not labeled.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed staff persons#2 and 3 file included expired verification of proof of address and telephone number of the facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed that staff person#1 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 3/29/23 it was observed staff persons# 3 file did not include verification of education, and staff person#6 file did not include verification of transcripts.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Child# 1 and 2 must be dismissed from care by close of business 2/2/23 and may return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file of child# 1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of influenza vaccination within the past year, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file of child#2 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of three DTAP2 vaccinations, or three PCV2 vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended scheduled.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
At time of inspection the hand washing requirement was not posted at the sink/diaper changing area in the young toddler room.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 17, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the emergency plan did not contain a plan for contacting parents in the event of an emergency.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
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.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain up to date first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 28, 2021
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the file for staff person #2 did not contain a record of fire safety training completed annually.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the file for staff person #2 did not contain mandated reporter training completed in the past 60 months; Mandated Reporter training certificate on file for staff person #2 was dated 05/23/2016.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 4, 2021
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed areas of the outdoor play structure on the preschool/school age play ground to have areas with chipped paint and exposed rust.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed the bathrooms in the older toddler room and the upstairs school age room did not contain a sign instructing chilldren and staff to wash hands after toileting and before eating.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · 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.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed mats in the one year old room and the preschool/school age room to be ripped.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 5, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed that the upstairs, school age classroom did not contain a daily activity schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 2, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · 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 a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed a two-month-old child sleeping on their stomach; another child was observed to be sleeping in a bouncy seat.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Category: health medication. 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 07/23/2021, the file for child #1 did not contain an updated influenza vaccination record or an exemption letter stating the child's parent did not allow the vaccination.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed the older toddler class move from the floor to the table for lunch without the children washing their hands.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.152 · A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.
During a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed staff person #1 serve the older toddlers lunch without washing her hands first.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 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 a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the certification representative observed the bottles in the infant room refrigerator were missing labels identifying to which children the bottles belonged.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 26, 2021
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 a renewal inspection on 07/23/2021, the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with special needs and medical conditions.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 10, 2021
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.