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RT 252 AND SANDY BANK RD 901 N PROVIDENCE ROAD, Media PA 19063 · License #CER-00254202 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
Om 11/24/24 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the health assessment for child # 1 was dated 11/17/24.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility does not have a written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: ratio. 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.
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On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1 and # 4 have not completed preservice health and safety training and staff persons # 2 and # 4 have not completed preservice pediatric first aid/CPR training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain the method of contacting parents when an emergency occurs or how the parents will be parents that the emergency has ended.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not contain documentation that staff have been trained on the facility's emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
Om 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not provide a letter to parents of enrolled children explaining emergency procedure.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not contain verification that staff participated in fire safety training in the last 12 months.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 contained a PA criminal background check dated 11/4/19, the file of staff person # 2 did not contain and FBI clearance and the file of # 3 did not contain an accepted mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: background checks. 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.
Om 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not contain staff evaluations.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that there were no handwashing signs by each toilet and sink.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have a daily schedule.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection c certification rep observed a child unsupervised in the bathroom and hallway for several minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 26, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 were unable to name the children in their care group.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 28, 2025
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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff persons # 3 and # 4 contained incomplete health assessments.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification of education and experience.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.95(a) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)).
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff person's # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not have verification of staff having completed 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 25, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
On 7/3/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification that staff completed the required health and safety training or pediatric first aid/CPR.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1,2,3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
On 7/3/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 contained FBI clearances for PDE, not DHS as required by the CPSL. The files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain NSOR verifications as required by the CPSL. The files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification of DHS mandated reporter training.
Corrected Corrected by Oct 20, 2023
Category: background checks. 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). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 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.
Staff person #2 does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
Category: background checks. 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). 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 has a mandated reporter training that is over 60 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 15, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.