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The Smart Center Of Child Dev & Tech Ed
702-04 E BALTIMORE AVE, Lansdowne PA 19082 · License #CER-00255047 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 742-2804
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- Address
- 702-04 E BALTIMORE AVE, Lansdowne PA 19082 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 77 children
How this facility compares
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 on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain annual written evaluation.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 emergency numbers were not posted in the facility.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2026
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/10/26 the refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer placed inside.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for child #1 did not contain date of admission.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not have a file.
Corrected by Mar 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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 #1, staff person #2 and staff person#3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) contained a criminal clearance that was more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #2 hired (see code sheet) contained a NSOR certificate more than 60 months old. Staff person #3 did not have criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, NSOR certificate or FBI clearance to review.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 there were uncovered electrical outlets observed in infant classroom, bathroom in infant room, and young toddler classroom.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not include child's physician name, address or telephone number.
Corrected by Apr 1, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for child #1 did not include a health assessment.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #4, and staff person #5 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 #1 and staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or NSOR verification. Receipt confirms NSOR was resubmitted on 03/12/24. The file reviewed for staff person #2 contained child abuse clearance dated 08/16/18 and PA FBI clearance dated 08/21/18 which is more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Apr 1, 2024
- 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 on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3 and staff person #4 did not contain annual written evaluation.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 missing electrical outlet covers were observed in the toddler room.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the first aid kit located in toddler room was missing bandages, scissors, soap and gloves. The first aid kit located in the infant room was missing tweezers, scissors, tape, gauze and soap. The first aid kit located in the preschool room was missing scissors and soap.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(3) · 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 the renewal inspection the file reviewed for staff person #4 contained an expired health assessment dated 09/17/21.
Corrected by Apr 8, 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: 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 Persons #-1 and #2 cannot work in a child care position at the facility until the required CPSL documents have been obtained and submitted as specified. Submit a copy of the completed CPSL clearance documents for the identified staff persons.
The facility was not in compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): (#1- Child Abuse and FBI clearances more than 60 months old) (#2 -FBI clearance more than 60 months.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 10, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 3/10/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2, and staff person #3 did not contain annual written evaluation.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 20, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 03/20/25 staff person #3 hired (see code sheet) did not have a file.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 21, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 03/21/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain a DHS required FBI clearance or NSOR veri…” — what has changed since then?
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