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Hope Lutheran School
AT CORNER OF MILL CRK P & HAINES RD (2600 HAINES), Levittown PA 19055 · License #CER-00251414 · Child Care Center
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- Phone
- 2159463467301
- info@hopelcs.org
- Website
- www.hopelcs.org
- Address
- AT CORNER OF MILL CRK P & HAINES RD (2600 HAINES), Levittown PA 19055 · Directions
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Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 166 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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 the inspection, the vents in the facility were observed with visible debris of dust. The accumulated debris of leaves were observed on the outdoor playground.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
At the time of the inspection, in room 110 dishwashing soap and room 111 disinfectant spray was observed in an accessible location to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact for child 1 was last reviewed by the parent on 5/19/25.
Corrected by Jan 12, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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 the inspection, the health assessments of staff person 1 and 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- 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 inspection, the file of staff person 3 did not include 2 nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department.
At the time of the inspection, the operator staff person #4, admitted the incident occurred on April 10th, 2025 and notified and sent documentation to the regional office on April 17th, 2025.
Corrected by May 19, 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.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #1, #2, and #3 admitted to lack of supervision during the incident where child #1 was injured.
Corrected by May 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
At the time of the inspection, an incident report was not given to the mother of child #1.
Corrected by May 19, 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 inspection, the shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jan 16, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of 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 the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of 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 the inspection, the file of staff person #6 did not include the verification of child care experience.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- 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 the inspection, the file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, and #8 did not include a verification of child care experience.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
At the time of the inspection, room 114 had a bleach spray accessible to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- 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 inspection, emergency numbers were not observed in room 110. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected by Jan 15, 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 the inspection, the first aid kit in room 116 did not include a tweezer. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #7 did not include a signed agreement.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #1 did not include the signature of the operator and the name of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #4, #5, and #6 did not include a child service report.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the agreement of child #3 did not include the name of the designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and the emergency contact of child #3 did not include the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 23, 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 the inspection, the health assessment of child #2 was dated 1/3/24.
Corrected by Jan 23, 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 inspection, the file of staff person #9 did not include two written nonfamily references.
Corrected by Jan 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed staff person #2's criminal history clearance did not include a result. it stated request still pending. Corrected on-site 12/14/2023.
Corrected by Feb 2, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed staff person #2 and #4's file did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed diaper rash cream child accessible in room 116 Preschool 2's. Observed disinfectant spray child accessible in room 115 preschool 3's. Corrected on-site 12/14/2023.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed the water in the sink in room 120 Toddlers measured at 125° F.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed the urinal in the boy's bathroom could not be flushed.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed the sinks in room 112 Preschool, room 121 Preschool 2's and room 120 Toddlers room did not have hand washing signs posted above them.
Corrected by Feb 2, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed the children's couch in room 121 Preschool 2's had rips in it.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed the staff person in room 114 Pre-K 2 room only named eight children out of the nine children present in the room.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Observed it also did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed child #1 and #2's files did not include updated health reports at least every 12 months. The last health reports on file are dated 11/28/2022 and 11/22/2022.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) · An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. 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 conducted on 12/14/2023 observed staff person #4's file did not include an adult health assessment.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed staff person #1's health assessment was incomplete as question #3 was not answered.
Corrected by Feb 2, 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed staff person #2's record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · 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.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 observed child #3's file did not include verification of an initial health report within the 60-day time frame.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(4) · An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, child #5, Child #6, child #7, child #8 and child #9 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- 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 on 2/22/23, it was observed that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Pre-K room
Corrected by Feb 23, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/23, it was observed that a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days. Last fire drill documented 12/20/22.
Corrected by Feb 23, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include verification of child care experience, and education prior to service at the facility
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
- 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 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #6 did not contain the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that -the records of facility person #2 did not contain an updated Pediatric First Aid/CPR training -the records of facility person #3 did not contain pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire
Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
- 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..
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not contain the correct Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL. Facility persons #1 45 day expired 1/20/22
Corrected by Mar 1, 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that a few of the ceiling tiles in Rooms 115 and Room 120 were brown stained.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2022
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not contain updated health reports-reports submitted dated 12/14/20 and 1/12/21 respectively
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(e)(4) · The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not contain an updated influenza immunization or letters of exemption in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77.
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #5 did not contain a Health assessment
Corrected by Feb 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
During the renewal inspection on 2/9/22, it was observed that the records of facility person #2 and facility person #4 did not contain tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method
Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jan 12, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the vents in the facility were observed with visible debris of dust. The accumulated debris of leaves were observed on the outdoo…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 24, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the operator staff person #4, admitted the incident occurred on April 10th, 2025 and notified and sent documentation to the regio…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 6, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection, the shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy did not include the prevention and identification of…” — what has changed since then?
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