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Home › PA › New Cumberland › Best Friends Day Care
206 Bridge St, New Cumberland PA 17070 · License #CER-00251404 · Center · Child Care Center
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3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
It was observed that the capacity established for classroom 3 (also known as the Panda classroom) was exceeded by two children. The measured space for classroom 3 allows a capacity of 16. On the day of inspection 18 children were present in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
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.
It was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom, a surge protector power strip laying on the floor between the refrigerator and a changing table was observed to be missing protective outlet covers.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · 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.
It was observed in the Koalas classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning product was not labeled with its contents. It was observed in the Gummy Bear classroom a spray bottle containing a cleaning product was not labeled with its contents.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Compliant - Finalized
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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 Koala classroom that the diaper changing mat contained tears exposing foam causing a potential choking hazard.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
Category: health medication. 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.
It was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom damaged paint and exposed plaster on the wall near the windows at the rear of the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 11, 2026
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
It was observed in the Teddy Bear classroom that nap mats being used by young toddlers did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the rest equipment.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
It was observed in the Carebear classroom that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the child care space.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 2025
Category: physical safety. 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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 11/5/25 - 12/8/25.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 9, 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).
The file for staff person #1 included a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated 9/17/2025 and the previous was dated 7/21/2020. The current Child Abuse clearance is dated 9/24/2025 and the previous was dated 7/23/2020. The current FBI clearance is dated 9/4/2025 and the previous was dated 8/13/2020.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training. The current training on file was completed on 9/17/2025 and the previous training was completed on 7/26/2020.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 4, 2025
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.
It was observed on the toddler playground a plastic bench used by children is not in good repair by having cracks in many different areas creating rough edges and pinch points that could result in potential injury.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
It was observed on the toddler playground pieces of mulch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 30, 2025
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.
There was no handwashing sign posted in the purple bathroom.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
Category: health medication. 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.
It was observed in the Panda's classroom multiple books that were broken or torn and not in good condition.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
Category: physical safety. 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 thermometer in the refrigerator in the lunchroom area indicated a temperature of 50° F.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 27, 2024
Category: nutrition. 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.
The emergency contact form for child #1 does not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 23, 2024
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). Staff person #1 will have until 5/23/24 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/10/19.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
Category: supervision. 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.
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. The last testing date was documented to have occurred 12/2/23.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 23, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
Fire drills have not been conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drills were documented to have occurred 7/17/23, 9/18/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
It was observed in the Koala Bears classroom, a backpack that contained a bottle of sunscreen and Simply Saline hanging on a low hook accessible to children. (corrected on site)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
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 thermometer in the second refrigerator in the kitchen area indicated a temperature of 50° F. (corrected on site)
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Agreement forms for children #1 - #10 do not specify the date of the child's admission.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
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 child health forms on file for children #1, #4, #5, #6, and #8 do not include the influenza vaccine.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: health medication. 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)).
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 3/1/23, 4/3/23, 5/1/23, 6/1/23, 7/3/23, 8/1/23, 9/1/23, 10/2/23, and 11/2/23.
Corrected Corrected by Dec 18, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
Medication log for child #2 has not been established by the operator.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.133(7)(v) · A medication log shall include the date of administration.
Medication logs for children #1 did not include dates of administration by parents.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 11, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
First-aid and CPR certification for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not renewed on or before the expiration date of the most current certification.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 26, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.66(b) · 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.
It was observed in the Koala Bear classroom, room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (Corrected on site - Magic eraser was removed from child space and discarded)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.75(b) · A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.
It was observed in the Care Bear classroom that the excursion bag containing a first aid kit was stored on a low hook that is accessible to children. (Corrected on site - staff member moved excursion bag out of reach of children)
Corrected Corrected by Jan 6, 2023
Category: health medication. 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 an infant was sleeping in a swing. Facility person #1 verbally confirmed that the child typically sleeps in the swing per the parents request.
Corrected Corrected by Jun 15, 2022
Category: health medication. 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 #1 and Facility #2-- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 did not have NSOR clearance results on file.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 25, 2022
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(3) · 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 emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as an emergency situations arises.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(a)(4) · 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.
The facility emergency plan did not provide 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.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.27(d) · The operator shall post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The facility did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
The facility did not have a parent letter created to provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: physical safety. 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.
It was observed in the two year old classroom that an electrical outlet did not have a protective receptacle cover.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.123(a)(1) · An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The agreement on file for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: recordkeeping. 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.
The emergency contact for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage policy number.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(7) · A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health assessment on file for Child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
3270.131(d)(8) · A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The health assessment of file for Child #2 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Corrected Corrected by Feb 28, 2022
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.