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Center For Academic Support And Student Enrichment
527 S Wycombe Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050 · License #CER-00249566 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 990-3952
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- 527 S Wycombe Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 38 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #6 was observed working unsupervised and did not have valid certification for PQAS approved pediatric CPR and first-aid.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.26 · A legal entity must comply with The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P. S. §§951-962.2), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.A. §§6101-6107), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000d-2000d-4a). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.A. §§2000e-2000e-5), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.A. §794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. §§12101-12514).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have verification of the completion of fire safety training.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the rooms on the first and second floors did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency, posted in a conspicuous location.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #4 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months. Staff #5 and #7 did not have a health report on file.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 5, #6, #7, and #8 did not have verification of experience in childcare on file at the facility.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #5, #6, #7, and #8 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider 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 child care facility.
Corrected by Nov 21, 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.
At the time of the allocated inspection the certification representative observed a volunteer not being supervised by a staff person, with a minimum assistant group supervisor title, while working with children.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had a volunteer that did not have all clearances or mandated reporter on file at the facility.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
At the time of the allocated inspection the certification representative observed the facility not providing proper supervision. on the lower level, staff #1 was observed leaving the children and a volunteer unsupervised.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 did not have documentation of the completion of the health and safety update training.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff/facility person #1, 3, 6, and 7 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #8 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
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 the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, 4, and 8 did not have the verification of the completion of fire safety training.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety training.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance, #3 did not have an NSOR certificate, #4 did not have a DHS FBI clearance, and #6 had a DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(2) · An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #5 was not on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number .
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #6 did not have a health report on file. Staff #1 and #7 had a health report that was more than 24 months old.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no individual file for child #5 at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 3, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 4 and #5 did not have verification of experience in childcare on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days. The documented drills were conducted on 3/12/24; 6/12/24, and 10/18/24.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the the first level of the facility did not have the evacuation route posted.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the facility had a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment but it did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's documentation of general liability insurance was expired with a date of 10/18/2023.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have current certification for pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) . The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification in the record was taken on 1-24-2019, which was valid for 2 years after that date.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 did not have a PA state police clearance; staff #2 had mandated reporter training that was more than 60 months old; staff #3, hired on 10/5/23, did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file or documentation of fingerprints being taken for the DHS FBI clearance; staff #4, hired on 10/11/23, did not have a disclosure statement, a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance or documentation of fingerprints being taken for the DHS FBI clearance, or a National Sex Offender Registry clearance (NSOR) or the request for the NSOR; staff #5 and #6 did not have a PA state police clearance, a PA child abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance, a National Sex Offender Registry, or a mandated reporter training; staff #7, hired on 9/7/2023 , did not have a DHS FBI clearance or documentation of fingerprints being taken for the DHS FBI clearance.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a posting of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
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 the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs that stated "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating".
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have emergency contact forms on the upper level of the facility.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(d) · When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have emergency contact forms for children that are transported by the facility on the facility vehicles.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(d)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's health history.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #2 did not include a review of the child's health history. The health report consisted of only the immunization record.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health report that was more than 24 months, with a date of 4/21/17. Staff #2 also had a health report that was more than 24 months, with a date of 6/11/18. Staff #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not conduct an emergency drill within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(3) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, #4, and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5 and #6 did not have a file at the facility. Staff #5 and #6 were present on the day of the inspection.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
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 renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for staff #3, #4, and #7 did not include verification of education.
Corrected by Dec 13, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for facility persons #3, #4, and #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility conducted fire drills more than 60 days apart. The documented drills were dated 7/31/23 and 10/3/23.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.94(a)(5) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have the evacuation route posted on the ground floor level of the facility.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the testing of the smoke detectors on each floor at least once every 30 days. The provider also did not have the proof of purchase for the fire system.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have documentation of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.33(d) · One or more facility persons competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques shall be at the facility when one or more children are in care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that no staff had valid pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2023
- Violation
3270.175(b) · Safety restraints installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacturing shall be used by all occupants.
At the time of the complaint inspection the certification representative spoke to the director and she reported that the children are told to wear their seatbelts but they don't force them to do so. The children in the facility were asked to raise their hands if they wear their seatbelts on the van and only one child raised their hand.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.176(f) · In accordance with the requirements of 67 Pa. Code Chapter 171 (relating to school buses and school vehicles), the facility may not transport a child in an 11-15 passenger van.
At the time of the complaint inspection the certification representative observed the children of the facility exiting a grey van and a white van. Upon inspection of the vehicles, it was determined that the grey van had a seating capacity of 12 passengers and the white van had a seating capacity of 15-passengers.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On date of renewal inspection, facility person #1- DOH 9/2022 did not have NSOR, State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances on file. Facility person #2 -DOH 6/2022 did not have an NSOR and FBI Clearance on file.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2022
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
On date of inspection, the hot water temperature from the sinks used by the children exceeded 110 degrees.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- 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.
On date of inspection, the second-floor classroom contained electrical outlets for multiple uses, the wires/cords were intertwined, and was not secured against the wall and outlets were covered with painter's tape. Conditions created a potential hazard.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE ATTACHED FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. UPON ENTRANCE TO ASSESS AND MEASURE THE 2ND FLOOR SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON #5, THE SPACE WAS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED WITH 11 CHILDREN PRESENT AND WAS NOT APPROVED BY OCDEL FOR USE. IN ADDITION, WHILE CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION (2ND FL.) THERE WERE NO FIRE DETECTION DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING ENTRANCE, KITCHEN AREA, HALLWAYS AND STAIRWELL).
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, 4 OF 5 STAFF PROVIDING DIRECT CARE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE CLEARANCES AND/ OR THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE-REQUEST PAPERWORK ON FILE FOR REVIEW.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(3) · A director is responsible for designating a staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter in the Director's absence.
ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO DESIGNATED STAFF PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE IN THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE (i.e. supervision, files, schedules).
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- 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.
ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT FACILITY'S BUILDING CAPACITY AND THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED: THE IMMEDIATE ENTRANCE CEILING LIGHT HAD A NON-WORKING BULB AND NO LIGHT COVER. A WALL MOLDING STRIP CONTAINED NAILS (IMMEDIATELY ADDRESSED W/STAFF #5). A BATHROOM TOILET WAS IN DISREPAIR (OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON DOOR), OLD TELEVISIONS, WALL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT TOOL/SUPPLIES, DAMAGED CHAIRS/ FURNISHINGS AND A HUGE ACCESSIBLE MIRROR LEANING AGAINST THE WALL THAT WAS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, A BATHROOM TOILET ON THE SECOND FLOOR WAS IN DISREPAIR (OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON DOOR).
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE ATTACHED FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. UPON ARRIVAL, CHILDREN WERE OBSERVED BEING DROPPED OFF AND ENTER THE 1ST FLOOR AND MOMENTARILY RETURNED OUTSIDE WITH A STAFF WHO DIRECTED THEM (3) TO ENTER THE NEIGHBORING DOOR TO ACCESS THE UPPER SECOND FLOOR, AS SHE IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO GO BACK INSIDE OF THE 1ST FL. ENTRANCE DOOR. AS A RESULT, STAFF ON 1ST AND SECON FLOORS WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE NUMBERS OF THE STUDENTS IN THEIR COMBINED GROUPS AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILTY FOR SPECIFIC CHILDREN AND THERE WHERABOUTS AT THE TIME AND DATE OF THIS INSPECTION.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.191/3270.192(4) · An individual record is required for each facility person. 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.
ON 7/28/22 INSPECTION, 4 OUT OF 5 TOTAL STAFF PROVIDING DIRECT CARE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS DID NOT HAVE CLEARANCES OR THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK ON FILE FOR REVIEW.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.61 · Indoor child care space must be measured and approved prior to use.
ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE BUILDING. UPON ARRIVAL, THE SPACE WAS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED WITH 11 CHILDREN PRESENT AND WAS NOT APPROVED FOR USE.
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
ON 7/28/22 THE FIRE DETECTION DRILL/ LOG WAS NOT CURRENT AND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WAS NOT DOCUMENTED.
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. ***EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; THE SECOND FLOOR IS NOT DHS-OCDEL APPROVED FOR USE. CHILD CARE MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES AN ACCEPTABLE PLAN OF CORRECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION IS VERIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
ON 7/28/22, AN INSPECTION VISIT WAS CONDUCTED TO EXPAND/ INCREASE THE CURRENT CAPACITY TO INCLUDE THE SECOND FLOOR PREMISES OF THE ATTACHED FIRST FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. UPON ENTRANCE TO ASSESS AND MEASURE THE 2ND FLOOR SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON #5, THE SPACE WAS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED WITH 11 CHILDREN PRESENT AND WAS NOT APPROVED BY OCDEL FOR USE. IN ADDITION, WHILE CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION (2ND FL.) THERE WERE NO FIRE DETECTION DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN ANY AREA (INCLUDING ENTRANCE, KITCHEN AREA, HALLWAYS AND STAIRWELL).
Corrected by Aug 1, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff persons #1 and #3 did not have the following updated clearances on file: Staff #1- State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI Clearances. Staff #3- State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI Clearances.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
- Violation
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.
Upon review of the on-site inspection the walls had damaged paint, plaster and wall paper. Ceiling tiles were in disrepair, the outdoor play area contained trash and debris.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
On 4/15/22 One of the two bathrooms toilet was in disrepair and was not working.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
At time of renewal inspection, all staff (staff #1, #2, #3) did not have the required 12-hours of annual professional development.
Corrected by May 5, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 15, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #6 was observed working unsupervised and did not have valid certifica…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 11, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the allocated inspection the certification representative observed a volunteer not being supervised by a staff person, with a minimum assistant g…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 7, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 was not signed by the parent.” — what has changed since then?
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