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121 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown PA 19046 · License #CER-00250925 · Child Care Center
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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 persons file in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under § 3270.31(f) taken from September 30, 2016 forward satisfies this requirement.
On the day observing the files Staff#3 hire as a Provisional did not have the Health and Safety within 45-days.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 24, 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #03 may not work in a childcare 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 #03 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
On the day observing the files. Staff#1 did not have a current NSOR in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
On the day of visit Staff#2 did not have the current annual childcare training in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During unannounced visit 06/26/2025, file of child #1 did not contain an incident report from Incident 06/04/2025 where child was treated at facility for wrist being red; incident reports on file for child #1 from 01/06/25 and 01/16/25 did not contain parent's signature.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 12, 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.
Staff person #1 was observed, on at least two occasions, by co workers chewing children's food and then placing the chewed food in the child's mouth to eat.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Staff person #1 threw away child's broken shoe while on a excursion from the facility which led to child having to walk back to facility with only one shoe on.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
On the day of visit observed the files for staff#1, Staff#2, which did not have the current emergency plan training in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On the day observing the files staff#5 did not complete the Current Health and Safety training and place it in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
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: Staff Person #4 and Staff#6 may not work in a childcare 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. Staff Person #4 and Staff#6 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
On the day observing the files Staff#4 and Staff#6 did not have the initial NSOR in the files 45 days after being hired.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On the day of visit observed the files Staff#4, Staff#5 and Staff#8 did not have the current Mandated Reporter training in the file.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On the day of observing the files for Staff#1, Staff#2, Staff#3, and Staff#4 did not have proof of education in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 16, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
On the day of visit handwashing signs was missing throughout the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 17, 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.
Observing the files for Staff#6, Staff#7, Staff#8 and Staff#10 who did not have 2 nonfamily references in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 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.
On the day observing the files Staff#1, Staff#2, and Staff#3, Staff#4, Staff#5 and Staff#9 did not have current 6 hours of childcare training in the files.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.