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Knowledgepoints Learning Academy
200 Brookline Blvd, Havertown PA 19083 · License #CER-00239596 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 420-0494
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- Address
- 200 Brookline Blvd, Havertown PA 19083 · Directions
Hours
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 84 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed staff evaluations for staff#1-3 were not on file.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed the girls and boys bathroom was not clean.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed the emergency contacts were not in the child care space while children were receiving care in the hall.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed child #3 did not have an updated emergency contact and fee agreement.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)(4) · 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).
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed child #1-3 did not have health assessment on file.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed the last fire drill was conducted on 3/9/2026.
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older. A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #10 did not have verification of age on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #9 file did not include the health and safety update.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1-3 did not have a NSOR certificate and staff #9 did not have a criminal clearance and mandated reporter training on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #2-4, 6-7 and 9 did not have staff evaluations on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the boys bathroom water temperature was 113 and girls bathroom water temperature was 112 degrees.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the toilet lid in the boys bathroom was cracked and the bathroom was not clean.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #2 was not on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 and 4 fee agreement did not include the date of admission on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1, 2 and 4 emergency contact did not include the parents work address and phone number on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the information on the childs disabilities on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1 emergency contact did not include the release person's address on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care was not posted in every child care space in the facility.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #5-7 did not have a medication log on file for medication at the facility.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #1, 5, 9 and 10 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #8 did not have verification of child care experience and education on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #11 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1-4 did not have a health assessment with immunizations on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed written notification to the local traffic safety authorities annually of the facility was not on file.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Violation
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.
Observed 5/21/2024 child #3 health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from emergency contact form.
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Observed 5/21/2024 The file for staff # 1 did not contain a current DHS required State Police clearance. This is evidenced by the previously documented State Police clearance on file being dated 1-14-2019. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file were not met.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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.
Observed 5/21/2024 in classroom 2 the electrical outlet cover was dismantled from the wall making the outlet cover not free from visible hazard and accessible to children.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 5/21/2024 child # 3 emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Violation
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 5/21/2024 Child #1 & 2 EPI Pen and inhaler were not in its original container; it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
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 5/21/2024 staff #2 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by May 22, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Observed 5/21/2024 Staff #3 file did not contain their annual 12 hours of childcare training.
Corrected by May 22, 2024
- Violation
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. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required 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.
During unannounced monitoring on 5/3/23, while doing a walk-through of the facility, Cert Rep observed, Staff # 1, 2 and # 3 in the main childcare space with 42 YSA children.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- Violation
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 renewal inspection on 4/17/22, Cert Rep observed the afternoon group of 40 Kindergarteners enter the main childcare space for lunch. Children were observed coming into the room, sat down and started eating. Children did not wash hands before eating.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have the required mandatory 1-hr Health and safety training in file that had to be completed by 12/30/23
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of Pediatric CPR/First Aid in file
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An aide shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 did not have documentation of high school diploma and verification of experience in file
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing children's files, Cert Rep observed the following: Child # 1's emergency contact was last signed 5/7/22, and agreement signed 9/13/22 Child # 2's emergency contact was last signed 12/31/21 and agreement last signed 9/6/22 Child # 3's emergency contact was last signed 1/14/22 and agreement last signed 9/6/22 Child # 4's emergency contact was last signed 1/9/22 and agreement last signed 9/9/22 Child # 5's emergency contact was last signed 4/5//22 and agreement last signed 9/9/22 Child # 6's emergency contact was last signed 1/19/22 and agreement last signed 9/6/22
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 12 did not have documentation of health assessment and TB in file
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 12 had 1 year of childcare experience in file, and not 2500 hours.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
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 renewal inspection on 4/17/23, while reviewing staff files, Cert Rep observed the following: Staff # 6 had 1 written nonfamily reference in file.
Corrected by Apr 17, 2023
- Violation
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 # 10-- 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 #---10 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During renewal inspection on 5/26/22, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 10 did not have a current child abuse clearance in file
Corrected by May 26, 2022
- Violation
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.
During renewal inspection on 5/26/22, while reviewing children's files. Child # 9 did not have a health assessment in file
Corrected by May 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 14, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed staff evaluations for staff#1-3 were not on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 28, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed staff #10 did not have verification of age on file.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 21, 2024 inspection noted: “Observed 5/21/2024 child #3 health insurance coverage and policy number were missing from emergency contact form.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error