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200 CLAY RD, Mertztown PA 19539 · License #CER-00253387 · Center · Child Care Center
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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.
The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not adequately address child maltreatment a required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: ratio. 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.
Staff #2 was trained on the emergency plan on 1/20/26, more than 90 days after hire. No previous documentation was present (see code sheet for start date).
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The lidded trash cans in the older toddler room and the preschool room bathroom were missing the foot pedal leaving a metal rod exposed.
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Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Corrected Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 12, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 #1 had a health assessment on 10/5/23 and not again until 2/24/26, a gap of greater than 24 months.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The current health assessment for staff #1 indicates a communicable disease with no additional information included.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The health assessment for staff #3 did not include sufficient documentation of the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 18, 2026
Category: health medication. 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 must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff to receive a minimum of 2 hours of training by a PQAS approved trainer regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training will be completed.
On 7/8/25 child #1 was left unattended in the classroom while the class went outside for a period of approximately 10 minutes.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
There was no cot labeled for child #1 who was in attendance and asleep in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 11, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The mandated reporter training on file for staff #2 employed for greater than 90 days (see code sheet for hire date) was not an approved training.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. 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 #1 had a health assessment dated 3/28/25 (see code sheet for start date). Although there was another health assessment on file, it was more than 12 months prior to the start date.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
It was observed that a toilet in the girl's bathroom downstairs was not working and would not flush.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 22, 2024
Marked corrected in the state record.
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.
Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered.
It was observed in the preschool room that medication and a medication log were both present for child #2. However, the medication present was an Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication, but the medication log, giving signed parental consent for administration of the medication and required dosage information, said Avi Q and did not specify the dosage. Staff explained that an Avi Q used to be present for child #2, but had since been sent home and replaced by the Epi Pen. Although an Avi Q was not observed at the facility for child #2, the medical documentation collected on file indicated that the previous Avi Q would have only contained .1mg of medication and an increase in the dosage was needed. No signed parental consent for the administration of the Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication was found on file.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 26, 2024
Category: ratio. 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 person #1, see code sheet for hire date, did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training. Only 10 hours of documented training was observed on file completed between 12/18/22-12/18/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
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.
It was observed in the temporary outdoor play space used by school age and preschool children that the lights hanging down under the pavilion area were unprotected glass bulbs making them a visible hazard. It was observed in the temporary outdoor play space used by infants and toddlers that a metal pipe was sticking up out of the ground and an AC unit was left accessible to children in that space, creating a visible hazard. It was observed in the school age room that a box of matches were stored in a draw accessible to children.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 20, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. 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.
Files for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases or information verifying that they are capable of providing adequate care to children.
Corrected Corrected by May 6, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.