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The Y S Cool Kids Club At Ardmore Avenue
161 Ardmore Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050 · License #CER-00251840 · Child Care Center
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- 161 Ardmore Ave, Lansdowne PA 19050 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 and #5 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed a child in the restroom and the teacher moved away from the restroom and left a child unsupervised.
Corrected by Nov 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff at the facility were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. When asked about their care group, each staff person replied that they are responsible for everyone.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
- 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, #2, #3, and #4 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training in their facility record.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2026
- 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 Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3, with a hire date of 3/23/23, did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety training.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- 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 did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- 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 #3 had a PA State Police Clearance that was under review; staff #3 and #4 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file. No clearances were observed for staff #5.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency information for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- 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 information for child #3 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Corrected by Dec 29, 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 #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
At the time of the renewal inspection there was no record for facility person #5.
Corrected by Dec 29, 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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there was no verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility, for staff #4.
Corrected by Dec 29, 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 staff #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Dec 29, 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 facility did not have documentation that an emergency drill had been conducted in the last 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f)(10) · 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 staff #3, hired on 3/23/23, did not have verification of First-aid and CPR training.
Corrected by Dec 29, 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 did not have documentation of a fire drill being conducted in the last 60 days.
Corrected by Dec 29, 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, #2, and #4 did not have documentation of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training in the last 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(4) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, enrolled on 9/6/2023, did not have a health report on file at the facility.
Corrected by Dec 29, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 18, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not have the verification of the completion of the Heal…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 4, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 14, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3, with a hire date of 3/23/23, did not have verification of the com…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error