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Children Central
882 Town Center Dr, Langhorne PA 19047 · License #CER-00240281 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (215) 752-9330
- Website
- www.childrencentral.net
- Address
- 882 Town Center Dr, 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 165 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
Corrected by May 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the inspection conducted on May 22, 2025, video footage dated May 19, 2025 was reviewed. The following observations were noted: · In the footage, Staff Person #1 was seen pulling Child #1 roughly by the arm to remove the child from under a slide. Then, escorted the child to the fence. · When Child #1 attempted to scoot away from the fence, Staff #1 again grabbed the child by the arm and dragged the child back to the same area. · Later in the video, as the children were transitioning indoors, Staff #1 was observed once more grabbing Child #1 by the arm.
Corrected by May 20, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 received on 2/2/24.
Corrected by Apr 24, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff persons #9 have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR in a curriculum that is not PQAS approved. Pediatric First aid and CPR on file of staff person #9 was from National CPR Foundation.
Corrected by May 29, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include a current state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of New Jersey in which staff #5 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #8 did not include a current state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of West Virginia in which staff #8 resided within the last 5 years. Both staff are not a provisional hire. File of facility person #12 included NSOR from 12/23/19 that was more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Apr 30, 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.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a staff evaluation that was conducted on 2/2024 more than 12 months ago. File of staff person #10 and #11 did not include staff evaluation.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection, the doors of the under the sink cabinets in Toddlers and Twaddlers rooms had laminate that was chipped, peeling and damaged.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the surface of adult rocking chair in infant room, a few areas of peeling paint near the mirror in Toddlers 2 room.
Corrected by May 12, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection, toys (dolls/playhouses) and yellow chairs used by children in Toddlers, Toddlers 2 and Twaddlers rooms were dirty.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 1/31/23 that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. file of staff person #2 did not include initial health assessment with the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Corrected by May 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- 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 Apr 24, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #2 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Apr 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #7 and #10 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff obtained 8.5 annual clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #10 included only 2 clock hours of child care training.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
At the time of the inspection on 2/11/25, staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Previously documented training on file being dated 12/29/19.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
At the time of inspection on 2/11/25, file of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable verification of education. File of staff person #1 included a diploma from Turkey which was not evaluated for US equivalency.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2025
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, toxic antibacterial soap was located in under the sink cabinet in the bathroom located in Pre-K room (Room 1). All areas were accessible to children posing a potential hazard.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2024
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, two ceiling tiles in Pre-K room (Room #1) and three ceiling tiles in Infant room (Room #2) had visible signs of water damage. Children's step stool in front of sink in Pre-K room (Room #1) had a rubber mat that was no longer attached to bottom of the stool, enabling it to move around and slide exposing signs of rust. The cabinets under the sink in Pre-K room (Room #1) and Preschool Room (room #7) had laminate that was chipped, peeling and damaged. Hole in the wall observed behind the door in Young Toddlers room (Room #3)
Corrected by May 30, 2024
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is written was not posted at the sink in The Village room bathroom in Preschool room (Room #7) and Room #8.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a toilet area in The Village room had unlidded waste receptacle.
Corrected by May 17, 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 on 4/30/24, Epi pen of child #1 from Preschool Room expired on 1/2024.
Corrected by May 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(4) · Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children.
At the time of the complaint investigation and according to self-reported non-compliance, one parent provided a juice cup with Motrin in it during drop off time. After placing the cup on the table accessible to children, child #1 and #2 drank from it.
Corrected by Oct 27, 2023
- Violation
Staff 3 had an FBI clearance from the Department of Education, not the DHS clearance that is required, and staff 3 does not qualify as a provisional hire.
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
Staff 2's health report did not state if the staff was suitable to work with children.
Corrected by May 11, 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.
Staff 3 did not have proof of education on file, at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by May 11, 2023
- Violation
STAFF PERSON 1 HIRED ON 8/30/21 AND STAFF 2 HIRED ON 7/21/21, THE FILE FOR STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 DOES NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETED PSP CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE OR DHS REQUIRED FBI CLEARANCE. THERE WAS NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR NSOR. LE HAS APPROVED WAIVER ON FILE EFFECTIVE 1/7/2020, THE REQUIREMENTS WERE NOT MET. STAFF 2 WAS ALONE WITH CHILDREN AT NAPTIME.
Corrected by Oct 29, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
CHILD 4 WAS MISSING THE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THEIR PHYSICIAN OR SOURCE OF MEDICAL CARE.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2021
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
CHILD 1, 3, 6, AND 11 WERE MISSING WRITTEN PARENT CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2021
- Violation
CHILD 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 AND 10 WERE MISSING THE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2021
- Violation
CHILD 1, 2, 3, 6 AND 11 WERE MISSING SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY FACILITY STAFF.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 28, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 21, 2025 inspection noted: “During the inspection conducted on May 22, 2025, video footage dated May 19, 2025 was reviewed. The following observations were noted: · In the footage, Staff P…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 24, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted…” — what has changed since then?
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