William Penn Center

3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

At the time of the inspection, the 4 year old room had a missing electrical outlet cover. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

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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, an air freshener spray was observed in an accessible location in the Play Time Pals room. Non-compliance was corrected on site.

Corrected by Aug 28, 2025

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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 the inspection, peeled painted was observed in the Play Time pals near the window sill and on the large steps by the window in the 3 year old room.

Corrected by Aug 29, 2025

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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.

At the time of the inspection, the outdoor fence was observed with 3 rails that were disconnected to the post and 1 post that was leaning back.

Corrected by Sep 4, 2025

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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 file of staff person #1 did not include the 1-hour health and safety update.

Corrected by Mar 23, 2025

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3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · 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 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 inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include a high school diploma.

Corrected by Mar 6, 2025

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3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

At the time of the inspection, 2 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the 2 year old room and 1 uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the 4 year old room. Non-compliance was corrected onsite.

Corrected by Mar 4, 2025

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3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, Clorox wipes were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the PS (Wolly Lambs) room. Hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf in the PK (Brown Teddy) room. Additionally, spray bottles containing bleach observed in the Wooly Lambs and Red Apple rooms used to sanitize were not labeled specifying the content inside the bottles.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2024

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3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, a lidded trash can was not observed at the sink/toilet area located in the Older Toddler (Playtime Pals) room and at the sinks located in the Preschool (Wooly Lamb) room.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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3270.102(c)/3270.102(e) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Pea gravel and other materials with a diameter of less than 1 inch may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.

On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, outdoor embedded equipment used by Older Toddlers was mounted over woodchips containing more than a 1-inch diameter.

Corrected by Sep 20, 2024

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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.

On 9/19/24, at time of renewal, Child #1 health report was dated more than 12 months. The last physical exam was dated 8/28/23.

Corrected by Sep 23, 2024

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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 unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 observed the two staff in the Wooly Lambs room when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group named sixteen children out of the eighteen children present in the room.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

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3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

During the complaint investigation conducted on 1/26/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 put down child #1 hard on the floor causing his foot to be injured. The staff person was observed to be frustrated when she put the child down by another staff person in the room who witnessed the interaction between staff #1 and child #1.

Corrected by Feb 14, 2024

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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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 8/18/2023 observed staff person #1's child abuse clearance is for volunteer purposes.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed the windows in the Brown Teddy and Red Apple room open higher than 6 inches.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed peeled paint in the Playtime Pals room, the Wooly Lambs bathroom and the second-floor bathroom.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) · A written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group. The plan shall be flexible to accommodate the needs of individual children and the dynamics of the group. The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed the Playtime Pals room did not have a daily schedule posted.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's agreements did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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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.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. The last review on file was from 2/8/2023.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

During the renewal inspection conducted on 8/18/2023 observed child #5's health report did not meet immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter.

Corrected by Sep 6, 2023

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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 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Corrected by Nov 7, 2022

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3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

During the renewal inspection on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not contain the work address and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent-space blank

Corrected by Dec 15, 2022

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3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

During the renewal inspection on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs

Corrected by Nov 15, 2022

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3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(4) · Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. 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 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, #2, #3, #6, and child #7 did not include verification of the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 or exemption letter.

Corrected by Nov 16, 2022

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3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

During the renewal inspection on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation.

Corrected by Nov 17, 2022

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3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

During the renewal inspection on 11/3/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Corrected by Nov 4, 2022

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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 10/19/21, it was observed that the records of facility person #1 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate as required by the CPSL- 45 day Provisional hire end date was 10/14/21

Corrected by Oct 27, 2021

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