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Home › PA › Macungie › A Childs Future Early Learning Center
6673 Stein Way, Macungie PA 18062 · License #CER-00246322 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30. TIERED LIS: 1. The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must submit a policy that addresses staff: child ratios. ALL staff will sign off on the policy that they understand. Operator shall get DHS approval of the policy prior to reviewing with staff. The operator shall provide a date for when this will be completed.
On 4/9/26 at 9:00am Cert Rep observed staff #1 with a group of 7 older toddler children, this group requires an additional staff person.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
A fire drill has not been conducted every 60 days, date of last fire drill was 9/18/25.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Operator has not conducted fire system checks every 30 days. Date of last system check was on 10/21/25 and not again until 3/17/26 this is a span of 140 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 1, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(a) · 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.
Staff person #1 was observed on several occasions by the director using her personal cell phone and was not following the daily activity schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 10, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2.The operator shall complete spot checks for 30 days to ensure the policy banning personal cell phone use is working. The operator shall provide a date by when this will be completed.
Staff person #1 was observed on several occasions by the director using her personal cell phone and not supervising the children.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. The staff person will be given 15 additional days to complete the training and staff cannot be unsupervised. Supervision must be provided by an AGS, primary staff person or higher who has completed the mandated reporter training. Training must be completed by November 9, 2024.
Staff person #2 did not complete the required 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff person has an expired health assessment dated 7/22/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Operator has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and plan updates annually to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency, date last copy was sent 7/26/22.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2024
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility does not have a policy in place to address continuity of operations.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
Emergency drills have not been conducted annually, date of last emergency drill 11/8/22.
Corrected Corrected by May 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(b) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Facility conducted a fire system check on 4/1/24, and another on 5/21/24 this is a span of 50 days which exceeds the requirement of testing every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by May 21, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The preschool room did not have a thermometer in the refrigerator.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff 1, 2 and 3 did not have staff evaluations documented within 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
It was observed that child 3 was sleeping in a bouncer. As per staff, child 3 does have acid reflex. However, there was no medical documentation on file regarding the child being able to sleep in a bouncer.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).
During the annual inspection on 10/5/2023. child 2 did not have updated immunizations on record.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.181(c) · 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.
Child 1 had more than 6 months between updates for the fee agreement. There was an update on 1/26/2023 and another on 9/25/2023.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 5, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Staff 4 did not have two letters of reference on file upon hire.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Staff 2 only had 5 1/2 hours of annual training on file.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person # 1 and 2 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. Facility Person #1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During an unannounced inspection, it was found that staff 1 and 2 only had proof of applying for the NSOR on file. Staff 1 and 2 did not have the child abuse clearance on file, or the FBI or state police clearance on file. Proof of applying for either the state police or FBI were not on file.
Corrected Corrected by May 1, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 an inspection on 1/23/2023, it was found that fire drills were last conducted on 11/18/2022 making it more than 60 days since the last fire drill.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
During an inspection on 1/23/2023, it was found that a fire alarm test was last conducted on 11/18/2022 making it more than 30 days since the last fire alarm test.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 23, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
In the Kindergarten room, the toilet paper holder in the bathroom that is used by the children, had rust on it. The toilet paper holder was accessible to the children.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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
Volunteer 1 had only one letter of reference on file. Another letter spoke to her hours and experience in child care but did not speak to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The facility did not have alarm testing on file. The facility opened on 8/4/2022. An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted on 9/28/2022 and alarm testing was not documented.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.