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Morrisville PA 19067 · License #CER-00243086 · Home-based · Group Child Care Home
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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.
At the time of the inspection, Child 1's health report on file was dated more than 12 months ago (date 3/28/2024)
Corrected Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(7) · 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, Child 2's emergency contact information did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Non 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
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.
At the time of the inspection Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of emergency plan training that was less than 12 months old.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.
Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not have proof of annual fire safety training at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
At the time of the inspection, Child 1's emergency contact form did not contain the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) · 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. 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.
At the time of the inspection, Child 1 did not have proof of the following shots (Hep A - all, Pneumococcal 3, and Polio 2) nor did they have an exemption letter on file.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 2024
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.
Ath the time of the inspection, Staff 2 had a health report on file that was more than 24 months old (dated 7/29/22).
Corrected Corrected by Sep 13, 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 2 did not have proof of 12 hours of annual training, at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 30, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed "continuity of operations" section is missing in the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2023
Category: ratio. 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). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed Child Abuse and FBI clearance on record were expired.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed lockdown procedure section missing in the emergency plan.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 29, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child #1 file, parental consent for emergency medical care was missing on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed child #1 file, parental consent for administration of medication, child's special needs and parental consent for special dietary needs was missing on the emergency contact form.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 17, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
During an unannounced monitoring visit, certification rep observed infant classroom left unsupervised by Staff 1.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 16, 2022
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
Staff 1 had 5 older toddlers and 1 young toddler, all children were awake, in the middle room in the house building -ongoing non-compliance from 2/15/22.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED UNCOVERED ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN..
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
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 INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED TOXICS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE INFANT ROOM, BATHROOM AND IN THE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE BATHROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 WITH SIX CHILDREN IN THE AGE RANGE AND CAPACITY OF TWO INFANTS, THREE TODDLERS AND ONE PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #2 WITH EIGHT CHILDREN IN THE AGE RANGE AND CAPACITY OF TWO YOUNG TODDLERS, FOUR OLDER TODDLERS AND TWO PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE
Corrected Corrected by Feb 15, 2022
Category: ratio. 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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFCATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS NOT KEPT CLEAN IN THE INFANT ROOM AND THE TWO ROOM NEXT THE BATHROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED PEELED PAINT AND A DAMAGE WALL IN THE ROOM NEXT TO THE BATHROOM AND TODDLER ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MOLD AROUND THE SINK FIXTURES AND THE TOILET PAPER HOLDER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR IN THE SECOND BATHROOM NEAR THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.82(j) · A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS NOT IN WORKING CONDITION.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(g) · Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THREE CRIBS WITHOUT VERIFICATION OF THE CRIB STANDARDS LOCATION IN THE BACK ROOM NEAR THE BATHROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 18, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A CABINET NOT IN GOOD REPAIR ACROSS FROM THE BATHROOM.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 22, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.105 · High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HIGH CHAIRS IN THE INFANT WERE MISSING THE T-SHAPED SAFETY STRAP.
Corrected Corrected by Mar 4, 2022
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.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTON CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED MOLD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AROUND THE SEAL OF THE DOOR
Corrected Corrected by Feb 16, 2022
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.102(e) · 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 11/1/2021, Certification Representative observed that the playground surfacing in the outdoor play space was comprised of wood mulch. There was not a separate play area for infants and toddlers for play space.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 8, 2021
Category: physical safety. 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.
A child left the classroom alone and went to the unlocked door of the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 15, 2021
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.