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A Childs World Developmental Centers
183 BRISTOL OXFORD VALLEY BEHIND THE BANK OF AMERICA, Langhorne PA 19047 · License #CER-00249099 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 949-8900
- Website
- www.achildsworldcenters.com
- Address
- 183 BRISTOL OXFORD VALLEY BEHIND THE BANK OF AMERICA, Langhorne PA 19047 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 154 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
At the time of inspection on 12/2/25, file of staff person #1 did not include current health report. Non-compliaance since 10/27/25.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- 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.
At the time of inspection on 12/2/25, file of staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25 observed that emergency plan is not posted at a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25 observed an electrical outlet near the door in Teal Toucans/Sunbeams and Orange Owls/Green Parrots rooms without protective receptacle cover.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25 first aid kit in Dynomites room was observed on the floor by the door and was accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, the rug in the Reading center of Teetertots and Sunflowers room was stained and in need of cleaning. The rugs in the Reading and Math Manipulative centers in Dynomites room were stained and in need of cleaning. Rug in the Reading corner of Teal Toucans/Sunbeam room was stained and in need of cleaning. Rug in the Reading corner of Purple Penguins/Sunbeams, Orange Owls/Green Parrots, and Dramatic Play rooms were dirty and in need of cleaning. The floor in Dynomites and Orange Owls/Green Parrots rooms were dirty. Some metal nails were protruding from border, which surrounded wood chips on the preschool playground.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- Violation
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 renewal inspection on 10/30/25, chairs in Orange Owls/Green Parrots rooms were dirty. Dolls and stuffed animals in the Dramatic Play area, as well as in the Orange Owls and Green Parrots rooms, were dirty.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.102(c) · 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 renewal inspection on 10/30/25, it was observed that the depth of wood chips surrounding the outdoor equipment on the preschool playground were insufficiently covering the surface.
Corrected by Nov 20, 2025
- Violation
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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25 observed that the rest equipment in Teetertots and Sunflowers room was not labeled for the use of a specific child. Mat assignment in Dynomites room was missing.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.107 · A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, some refrigerators located in the rooms across the facility were dirty.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, emergency contact form of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- Violation
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 renewal inspection on 10/30/25, file of child #5 did not include an updated health report. Health report on file was from 5/22/24.
Corrected by Dec 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, immunization record of child #4 did not include following immunization recommended by ACIP. Immunization record of child #4 did not include Rotavirus, HIB, PCV, Hepatitis A immunization, and 2nd/3rd dose of DTAP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #4.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2025
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, files of staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have current health assessments.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, health assessments of staff persons #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician offices, it was confirmed that the health assessments for these staff members had not been completed by those offices. Based on this verification, all five submitted health assessments have been determined to be fraudulent.
Corrected by Nov 7, 2025
- Violation
3270.24(f) · A valid photo identification of the director or designated staff person who is responsible to compliance with this chapter shall be provided to the agent of the Department at the time of inspection.
At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25, staff person #1, who holds the position of the director, was not present during the renewal inspection with a valid photo identification.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
- 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.
At the time of allocated unannounced inspection, files of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have current health assessments.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Violation
20.71(a)(7) · The Department may deny, refuse to renew or revoke a certificate of compliance for fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate of compliance.
At the time of allocated unannounced inspection, health assessments of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were submitted for review. Upon follow-up with the respective physician offices, it was confirmed that the health assessments for these staff members had not been completed by those offices. Based on this verification, all three submitted health assessments have been determined to be fraudulent.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · 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). Two staff must be present with a group of children ranging in age from older toddler to preschool.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/25, staff member 1 was observed entering the Sunflowers room alongside the certification representative and the director. Prior to her entering, there were nine children (ranging in age from older toddlers to preschoolers) in the room with only one staff member present, which is not in compliance with ratio standards.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
At the time of inspection on 6/4/25, file of child #1 did not include an updated health report required at least every 12 months. Child health report on file was dated 2/10/24.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Violation
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 renewal inspection, first aid kit in Green Parrots and Purple Penguin rooms did not include medical tape.
Corrected by Oct 31, 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. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included PA state police clearance that had status "Request Under Review" and was not complete. File of staff person #2 did not include the results of NJ child abuse clearance. Staff person #2 was not a provisional hire.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2024
- Violation
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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification of education required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Oct 31, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection observed that part of the vinyl tile in Green Parrot's bathroom was missing. The edges of the rugs in Green Peas and Dinomites rooms were frayed posing a tripping hazard. Rugs in Teal Toucans and Multipurpose room were stained and in need of cleaning.
Corrected by Nov 15, 2024
- Violation
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 renewal inspection observed dirty toys in Drama area.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 did not include parent work address and phone number.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact from of child #2 and #3 did not 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.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
At the time of renewal inspection, first aid kit in Green Parrots room included Hydrocortisone cream that expired on 2/2023, first aid kit in Teal Toucans room included Hydrocortisone cream that expired on 8/2023.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #3 did not include a complete health assessment.
Corrected by Nov 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(e) · If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.
Corrected by Nov 1, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
At the time of renewal inspection observed a fire extinguisher located on the floor in the corner of Drama area and hallway. Fire extinguisher was accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 10, 2024
- 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 # 1 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of unannounced inspection on 8/15/24, file of staff person #1 included child abuse clearance for volunteers.
Corrected by Aug 26, 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.
At the time of inspection, observed chipped vinyl floor tiles near the sink in Pre-K, Dynamites, and Teal rooms. Rubber molding in the bathroom near Drama area came off the wall and laid near the toilet, toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom located in Pre-K room came off the wall leaving small holes in the fall. Toilet paper dispenser was on the floor. Caulk around the bathroom sink was peeling off making a visible hazard for children.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.102(e) · Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.
At the time of renewal inspection woodchips/mulch with a diameter of less than one inch were observed on the outdoor play space accessible to young and older toddlers, who were receiving care and were present on the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
At the time of the inspection, first aid kit in Dynamites room included hydrocortisone that was expired on 8/2023 and had to be discarded.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 2, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection on 12/2/25, file of staff person #1 did not include current health report. Non-compliaance since 10/27/25.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 27, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of renewal inspection on 10/30/25 observed that emergency plan is not posted at a conspicuous location.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 29, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of allocated unannounced inspection, files of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have current health assessments.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error